Effects of Ergometer Training With Telemonitoring in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) After Exacerbation

Hypothesis: There will be an increased prevalence, morbidity and mortality of COPD during the next decades. On the other hand there is a clear correlation between life expectancy and physical activity in this disease. Telemedicine concepts promise new treatment strategies with favourable impact on the long-term process of COPD.