Offer pulmonary rehab A Encourage physical activity improves SOB health status exercise tolerance in stable COPD A reduces hospitalization in pts w recent exac B Optimum benefits seen from 6 to 8 wk program no evidence supports 12wk Twice weekly supervise

<b>Offer pulmonary rehab [A].</b> Encourage physical activity; improves SOB, health status, exercise tolerance in stable COPD [A]; reduces hospitalization in pts w/ recent exac [B]. Optimum benefits seen from 6- to 8-wk program; no evidence supports 12wk. Twice-weekly supervised exercise recommended. Can be done at a range of sites, including home programs.