Table 3. Assessment for Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Essential Recommended, if possible
History takingPhysical examinationPulmonary function test with bronchodilator response*Chest X-rayElectrocardiographyComplete blood countOxygen saturation (resting and walking)Symptoms (grade of dyspnea, fatigue)Exercise capacity (6 minute walk test) Cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET)Respiratory muscle strength (maximal inspiratory pressure, maximal expiratory pressure)Forced expiratory flowManual muscle test of upper and lower extremitiesActivities of daily livingQuality of lifeNeuropsychiatric assessmentEchocardiographyHolter monitoringNutritional assessmentCompliance for medical treatment (inhaled medication)
Methacholine challenge test can be performed if necessity,
Consider as essential assessment, in asthma