Advances In Respiratory Health For Better Quality Of Life

Introduction People living with advanced respiratory diseases do not receive the supportive and palliative care that they need to have the best possible quality of life [1 – 4]. Globally, many millions of people live with advanced respiratory diseases [5], including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and interstitial lung disease (ILD). Introduction People living with advanced respiratory diseases do not receive the supportive and palliative care that they need to have the best possible quality of life [1 – 4]. Globally, many millions of people live with advanced respiratory diseases [5], including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and interstitial lung disease (ILD). These advancements have the potential to improve patient outcomes, enhancing quality of life , and even addressing previously incurable conditions. As research continues to unravel the complexities of respiratory diseases, healthcare professionals, researchers, and patients stand to benefit from these transformative approaches. These advancements have the potential to improve patient outcomes, enhancing quality of life , and even addressing previously incurable conditions. As research continues to unravel the complexities of respiratory diseases, healthcare professionals, researchers, and patients stand to benefit from these transformative approaches. May 7, 2025 · Goals of medical management of individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should be to live better and live longer—in other words, improve health -related quality of life (HRQL) and survival. This narrative review summarizes the literature in these areas, with an emphasis on pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). Treatments that increase HRQL include pharmacologic agents, exercise ... May 7, 2025 · Goals of medical management of individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should be to live better and live longer—in other words, improve health -related quality of life (HRQL) and survival. This narrative review summarizes the literature in these areas, with an emphasis on pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). Treatments that increase HRQL include pharmacologic agents, exercise ... Respiratory health has become a prevailing priority amid the diverse global health challenges that the 21st century brings, due to its substantial impact on individuals and communities on a global scale.