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A recent report discusses the findings of a randomized controlled trial conducted by researchers from Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals in London, United Kingdom. The study focused on the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) for individuals with mustard gas lung disease, a condition characterized by symptoms such as cough, sputum, breathlessness, and exercise limitation. The trial involved 60 male participants with breathlessness due to respiratory disease caused by mustard gas exposure. The results showed that PR significantly improved exercise capacity, quality of life, 6-minute walk distance, dyspnea score, and quadriceps strength. These findings suggest that PR can be an effective form of care for individuals with mustard gas lung disease. [Extracted from the article] |
