A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PURSED LIP BREATHING EXERCISE ON SELECTED PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AMONG PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) RESIDING IN COMMUNITIES OF INDORE, MADHYA PRADESH

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease characterized by persistent, often progressive airflow obstruction due to abnormalities in the airways (bronchitis, bronchiolitis) and/or alveoli (emphysema) which leads to chronic respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, sputum, and/or aggravation. COPD symptoms significantly impact a person’s activity, health status, and quality of life (QOL), particularly as dyspnea is a major contributor to COPD-related anxiety and disability. These symptoms can also affect family life and the individual’s ability to perform daily activities, like household chores and climbing stairs. Apart from pulmonary symptoms, COPD may also manifest with systemic symptoms, including fatigue, weight loss, and sleep disturbances, as well as psychiatric symptoms like depression and anxiety, which severely compromise QOL.