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Russian Pulmonology, 2(29), p. 207-215, 2019

DOI: 10.18093/0869-0189-2019-29-2-207-215

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Current data on improvement in physical tolerance and a role of physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Abstract

Physical activity plays an important prognostic role in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). According to published data, decreased physical activity is associated with higher frequency of COPD exacerbations, higher mortality, and lower quality of life in COPD patients. As the airflow limitation is an underlying mechanism of COPD, double bronchodilators can reduce lung hyperinflation and improve exercise tolerance in patients with COPD. According to the robust evidence on the efficacy of tiotropium/olodaterol combination, double bronchodilators can increase exercise duration and time before dyspnea occurrence on exertion. However, further studies are needed in the field of rehabilitation and a role of physical activity in the management of patients with COPD.