The Effect of Reflective Breathing Therapy Compared With Conventional Breathing Therapy in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) III-IV; part2

The Effect of Reflective Breathing Therapy Compared With Conventional Breathing Therapy on Dyspnoea, Activity and Parasympathetic Activities in Patients With COPD III-IV

The purpose of this study is to determine whether different types of breathing therapies in patients with COPD III-IV decrease dyspnea, increase activity and have impact on parasympathetic activities.

Inclusion Criteria:

• inpatient rehabilitation
• COPD (Gold stage III and IV)

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe exacerbation in the last four weeks
• acute infections
• fever
• neuritides
• severe osteoporosis
• skin disease
• manic depression