Volume 2, Number 2, March 2008

Exercise in Chronic Lung Disease
Yvonne Henderson

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the term used to describe a range of chronic chest conditions, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD is characterised by permanent damage to the lungs and as the condition develops, people experience increasing breathlessness, to the point where even everyday activities such as getting dressed or walking up stairs become difficult. This article describes the impact of COPD, explores the value of exercise in COPD management and discusses possible reasons for its widespread under-use as effective symptom control.

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