Negative Pressure Ventilation-rehabilitation on Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Acute Exacerbation of COPD
Interventions
- DEVICE: cuirass ventilator (cuirass diameter 21 cm or 34 cm, Dima Italia Srl.,Bologna, Italy)
- BEHAVIORAL: breathing training, and an educational program (relaxation techniques and a home pacing walking exercise)
Sponsor
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital