| Due to research at the Glenfield Hospital in Leicester, we know that people with COPD benefit from activities such as walking and cycling, which exercise the lungs and heart. The well established programme, run by Dr. Sally Singh and Dr Mike Morgan, is very effective, and 200 people "graduate" each year. On average, patients show nearly 50% improvement in standard tests. However, people with chronic obstructive lung are particularly vulnerable to something called physical de-conditioning. Breathlessness leads to physical inactivity. But lack of exercise causes the muscles to lose strength and stamina. The body becomes weaker and the heart and lungs lose capacity. |
