Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is progressive and irreversible respiratory condition characterized by persistent airflow limitation leading to dyspnea and reduced functional capacity.
Pulmonary rehabilitation along with different technqiues of breathing exercises reduces dyspnea and enhance functional capacity by improving ventilatory efficiency, respiratory muscle control and overall exercise tolerance in patients with COPD.
Age between 40-65 years
Both genders (male and female)
Grade 1-3 on mMRC scale of dyspnea
COPD mild stage according to global initiative for chronic obstructive lung -disease (GOLD) classification; Mild = FEV1 greater than or equal to 80% predicted
Patients having acute exerbation of COPD
Patients diagnosed with acute infection (pmeumonia, T.B)
Any orthopedic or neuromuscular condition that hinders participation in exercise training program
Patients unable to follow command and instructions