Aim
- To reduce symptoms
- To improve knowledge of lung condition and promote self-management
- To increase muscle strength and endurance (peripheral and respiratory)
- To increase the exercise tolerance
- To reduce length of hospital stay
- To help to function better in day to day life
- To help in managing anxiety and depression
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