[Pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease]

Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2024 Oct 6;58(10):1501-1507. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112150-20231227-00502.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Cough, progressive exertional dyspnea, and exercise limitation are the main presenting symptoms in fibrotic interstitial lung disease (F-ILD). F-ILD is usually progressive, leading to heavy disease and socioeconomic burden. In addition to the drug therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation is an important part of comprehensive treatment in F-ILD patients. In recent years, the application of pulmonary rehabilitation in F-ILD patients has attracted the attention of clinicians and society. Meanwhile, pulmonary rehabilitation has widely applicated in F-ILD patients as it is beneficial to improve their symptoms, functional exercise and quality of life. This article provides a comprehensive review of pulmonary rehabilitation in F-ILD and proposes the principles and strategies, to prevent the progression or acute exacerbation of F-ILD and improve its application in F-ILD patients.

纤维化性间质性肺疾病(简称肺纤维化)的主要特点为咳嗽、进行性劳力性呼吸困难、运动能力受限,病情常呈进行性发展,带来了较为沉重的疾病和社会经济负担。除药物治疗外,肺康复是肺纤维化患者综合治疗的重要组成部分,已引起临床医护人员及社会的高度重视;同时,肺康复因利于改善患者症状、提高活动耐量和生活质量等益处,在广大患者中被广泛应用。本文对肺纤维化患者肺康复的研究进展进行阐述,并提出了针对肺纤维化患者肺康复的原则及策略,以协助预防肺纤维化的进展或急性加重,并进一步优化肺康复在肺纤维化中的应用。.

Publication types

  • Review
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial* / rehabilitation
  • Quality of Life