Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Lung Volume Reduction Therapy in Severe COPD Patients

Exploring the necessity of pulmonary rehab prior to lung volume reduction therapy, the chapter discusses access barriers, exclusion criteria, the importance of cardiac testing, potential complications for patients with prior chest procedures, and managing patient expectations post-treatment. It also covers the expectations, risks, improvements, and patient education related to bronchoscopic lung volume reduction surgery in severe COPD cases.