Resumen

CIVICO QUINTERO, Humberto et al. Agentes físicos en el tratamiento de la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica. Rev Cub Med Mil [online]. 2002, vol.31, n.2, pp. 119-125. ISSN 1561-3046.

A literature review about the effect of physical agents on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was made. It was observed that the most positive influential factors on the affection were: infrared heat, ultrasound, diathermia, ultrahigh frequency, magnetotherapy, laser and vibration massage. Experience in the application of these agents has shown benefits for intrapulmonary air conduction.

Palabras clave : LUNG DISEASES [rehabilitation]; RISK FACTORS; THERAPEUTICAL APPROACHES; EVALUATION OF RESULTS OF THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS.

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