Rehabilitation of patients with chronic respiratory disease.
The difficulties that face the patient with chronic respiratory disease are complex and interrelated. Caring for such patients requires a holistic approach, including psychologic support and education of patient and family, combined with physical therapy, administration of bronchodilators, and oxygen therapy.
D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D014481:United States