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Rehabilitation Programs & Exercise

Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Team Approach to Improving the Quality of Life (American College of Chest Physicians)
Describes pulmonary rehabilitation as a combination of exercise training, and behavioral and education programs designed to help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other disabling lung conditions. Details the components of a pulmonary rehabilitation program. Provides information for locating programs in your area.

Exercises for People with Lung Cancer: A Suggested Exercise Program for Improving Quality of Life After Diagnosis (cancernetwork.com)
by Margaret McCarthy
v.20, no.10 Primary Care & Cancer (November/December 2000)
Describes an exercise program developed by lung cancer survivor Mort Leibling following his pneumonectomy. Registration required for free access to cancernetwork.com. [12/00]


 

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