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Exercise in COPD

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General
1. Exercise at least 3-5 days per week (7 days is ideal)
2. Start with 10 minutes of progressive Exercise
3. Advance as tolerated to 30 minutes of Exercise
4. Specific Exercises
  1. Aerobic: Walking (preferred) and biking
  2. Resistance Training: Shoulders, inspiratory muscles
    1. See Pulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise

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