Effects of a Long-term Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program on Functional Capacity and Inflammatory Profile of Older Patients With COPD

Purpose:To evaluate the effects of a long-term pulmonary rehabilitation program (PRP) on functional capacity, maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), quality of life, and plasma levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), soluble tumor necrosis factor receptors 1 and 2 (sTNFR1 and sTNFR2, respectivel