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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Management
Basis for recommendation

These recommendations are based on expert opinion in review articles [Seamark et al, 2007; Barnett, 2008; Spathis and Booth, 2008; Abernethy et al, 2009] and a specialist textbook [Hanks et al, 2010].

  • Bending forward is thought to improve diaphragmatic function [Hanks et al, 2010].
  • Pursed-lip breathing is thought to decrease air trapping by stenting the airways and preventing airway collapse [Abernethy et al, 2009].

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