Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Key to Post-COVID-19 Recovery
*Corresponding Author: Neha Kulkarni, Department of Respiratory Therapy, KEM Hospital, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India, Email: neha.kulkarni@kem.eduReceived Date: Jul 01, 2025 / Published Date: Jul 29, 2025
Citation: Kulkarni N (2025) Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Key to Post-COVID-19 Recovery. jcpr 09: 329.DOI: 10.4172/jcpr.1000329
Copyright: © 2025 Neha Kulkarni This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Abstract
Pulmonary rehabilitation is crucial for COVID-19 survivors, addressing persistent respiratory symptoms, deconditioning, and reduced quality of life. Programs integrate exercise, education, and psychological support, with tailored interventions showing significant benefits. Research confirms improvements in exercise capacity, reduced dyspnea, and enhanced functional status. Home-based and inspiratory muscle training are effective modalities. Long-term studies demonstrate sustained positive outcomes. Physiotherapists are central to program delivery, emphasizing individualized care and patient education.

