Effect of Self-directed and Supervised Pulmonary Rehabilitation Approach on Cough and Sputum.

Effect of Self-directed and Supervised Pulmonary Rehabilitation Approach on Cough and Sputum Expectoration in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)is a multifactorial, progressive chronic lung disease that causes airflow restriction. Study was conducted To Compare the effects of supervised and self-directed pulmonary rehabilitation on cough and sputum expectoration in patients of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

To Compare the effects of supervised and self-directed pulmonary rehabilitation on cough and sputum expectoration in patients of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It was a randomised control trial and participants were COPD Patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age: 40 to 60
• Gender: Both Males & Females.
• Diagnoses with an exacerbation of COPD.
• Informed consent obtained.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to provide informed consent or complete a self-administered questionnaire.
• Patients with trauma.
• Females who were pregnant and breastfeeding.