How does exercise benefit people with COPD?
How does exercise benefit people with COPD?
Exercise is beneficial to patients with COPD; exercise helps support strong muscles, making it easier on the lungs to deliver oxygen. Watch pulmonologist Brian Gelbman, MD, explain the impact of exercise on COPD and what types are recommended.
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