COPD Science

Which Remote Exercise Interventions are Most Effective in Improving Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
14-11-2025CONCLUSION: This review found evidence that remote exercise series of interventions is superior in improving outcomes such as exercise function, promoting exercise behavior and enhancing healthy quality of life in patients with COPD. Additional behavioral aids had an integrative effect on outcome improvement.

Effects of various exercise therapies on 6-min walk distance in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
14-11-2025CONCLUSION: Water-based exercise was the most effective intervention for improving the 6MWD of COPD patients. Optimal results required managing frequency (≥3 times/week, ideally 5 times/week), session duration (≥60 min, ideally 90 min), 8 weeks, and a total of 270 min/week. Older patients (≤61.67 years) benefited more. This study supported individualized, evidence-based exercise rehabilitation strategies for COPD.

The effect of incentive spirometry with early pulmonary rehabilitation on hospital stay of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation
14-11-2025CONCLUSION: The usage of IS in addition to early PR in patients with AECOPD reduced LOS by approximately 1 day compared to PR alone. Furthermore, no significant signs of intolerance were observed, suggesting that IS was well-tolerated, similar to PR alone.

Evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of tulobuterol transdermal patch in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A phase-IV clinical study
14-11-2025CONCLUSION: Tuloplast™ demonstrated excellent safety, tolerability, and efficacy in improving symptom control and lung function. Its once-daily application enhances adherence, making it a promising alternative for asthma and COPD management.

Effects of respiratory muscle training on clinical outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
14-11-2025The effectiveness and clinical significance of respiratory muscle training for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients remain controversial. Our aim is to systematically review and conduct a meta analysis on the impact of respiratory muscle training on the clinical outcomes of patients with COPD. We systematically searched electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Embase) for randomized controlled trials evaluating the effects of respiratory muscle...