Pulmonary rehabilitation in moderate pulmonary hypertension

Abstract

Introduction Pulmonary Rehabilitation has been used in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, becoming an essential strategy in its treatment; however, in pathologies such as Pulmonary Hypertension, the benefits in the quality of life and tolerance to the effort are still discussed. Therefore, the aim of this case report is to evaluate the effect of an integral pulmonary rehabilitation intervention in a patient with moderate pulmonary hypertension secondary to respiratory disease. Case details A patient with moderate pulmonary hypertension secondary to lung disease, who attended an integral pulmonary rehabilitation program during 8 weeks of muscle training, aerobic exercise, breathing exercises, individualized education and psychological/ nutritional counselling were performed. Results Significant improvement in tolerance to effort, reduction of symptoms and health-related quality of life after the intervention was achieved. Conclusion Pulmonary rehabilitation in moderate pulmonary hypertension generated beneficial changes in terms of symptoms and functionality in the patient reported.