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Title: Pulmonary rehabilitation in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Austin Authors: Dowman, Leona M ;Holland, Anne E 
Affiliation: School of Translational Medicine, Monash University.;Departments of Physiotherapy and Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Austin Health
School of Translational Medicine, Monash University.;Institute for Breathing and Sleep.;Departments of Physiotherapy and Respiratory Medicine, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia.
Institute for Breathing and Sleep
Issue Date: 1-Sep-2024
Date: 2024
Publication information: Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine 2024-09-01; 30(5)
Abstract: This review synthesizes the expanding evidence for pulmonary rehabilitation that has led to its recommended inclusion in the holistic care of people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), as well as discussing strategies that may maximize and sustain benefits. Pulmonary rehabilitation is an effective intervention leading to significant improvements in exercise tolerance, symptoms, and quality of life for people with IPF. Improvements in symptoms and quality of life can persist longer term, whereas functional capacity does not; therefore, strategies to preserve functional capacity are an important area of research. Referral early in the disease course is encouraged to promote longer lasting effects. Evidence that high-intensity interval training may optimize benefits of exercise training is emerging. Supplemental oxygen is frequently used to manage exercise-induced desaturation, although its use as an adjunct therapy requires more evidence. Current evidence strongly supports the inclusion of pulmonary rehabilitation in the standard holistic care of IPF, with early participation encouraged. Further research is needed to establish the optimal exercise strategies, modalities and adjunct therapies that enhance outcomes of pulmonary rehabilitation and promote longer lasting effects.
URI: https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/35461
DOI: 10.1097/MCP.0000000000001094
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Journal: Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine
Start page: 516
End page: 522
PubMed URL: 38958566
ISSN: 1531-6971
Type: Journal Article
Subjects: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis/rehabilitation
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis/physiopathology
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis/therapy
Exercise Tolerance/physiology
Exercise Therapy/methods
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