Combined physical training for elderly patients with COPD

In Combined Physical Training for Elderly Patients with COPD, it is possible to absorb all the pathophysiological knowledge, including the local and systemic manifestations that elderly patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) may present. In addition to these manifestations, this book cites and describes the clinical assessment methodologies most recommended in Brazilian and foreign literature for this population. Finally, it describes and proves, based on scientific evidence, why combined physical training is currently the best way to increase quality of life and consequently improve the prognosis of this disease.