Authors : Lalitha A, Lakshmi Priya K
DOI : 10.18231/j.ijnmhs.2020.012
Volume : 3
Issue : 2
Year : 2020
Page No : 61-63
The term COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a rising major health problem affecting millions of people globally. It is in the third position globally leading to death in the elderly population. This has become the public health concern with social and economic issues. The various ways to prevent the disease are exercise, diet, pharmocological and non-pharmacological interventions. Hence, this review discusses the role of exercise and nutrients to prevent the disease.
Keywords: Antioxidants, COPD, Respiratory muscle training Exercise, Nutrients.