ReviewInternational journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease2025
Exercise Dysfunction and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Strategies in COPD Patients at High-Altitudes: A Review.
Review in International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation, hospital-based pulmonary rehabilitation, and standard care in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients-a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Journal of thoracic disease · 2026Article
- Pulmonary rehabilitation for pulmonary hypertension in high-altitude areas: a mixed-methods study of medical staff's perspectives.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Exercise-specific post-translational modification signatures: unveiling precise regulatory mechanisms of molecular exercise language and cellular adaptation.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Review
- The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in high-altitude areas of China: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of thoracic disease · 2025Article
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Abstract
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) presents significant challenges for patients at high-altitudes, where reduced oxygen availability exacerbates exercise dysfunction. This review explores the related factors behind exercise limitations in high-altitude COPD patients, including chronic hypoxia, impaired pulmonary function, cardiovascular responses, muscle dysfunction, and psychological factors. Effective pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) strategies are essential and should encompass individualized assessments, tailored exercise programs, supplemental oxygen therapy, and nutritional and psychological support. This review highlights the need for further research to develop specific PR protocols for high-altitude COPD patients, focusing on long-term outcomes and innovative approaches to improve access to rehabilitation services. By addressing both physiological and psychological aspects, these strategies aim to enhance the quality of life and functional capacity of COPD patients in high-altitude environments.
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