Rethinking Exercise in Severe Respiratory Disease: New Strategies Offer Hope for Thai Patients
New research presented at a leading European congress suggests that exercise rehabilitation may be feasible and beneficial even for people with severe respiratory impairment. A multipronged approach—combining careful breath-sense training, optimized oxygen delivery, and tailored exercise modalities—can improve function and quality of life in those who previously were thought unable to participate in meaningful rehabilitation. The message from experts is clear: progress is possible when care teams are highly coordinated, highly trained, and ready to individualize interventions to each patient’s limits and needs. For Thai readers, this evolving field carries practical implications as Thailand grapples with aging populations and a growing burden of chronic respiratory diseases.