Strategic overview of rehabilitation practices and action plans for byssinosis: A holistic review

Purpose: This review aims to outline comprehensive care for byssinosis, covering its pathophysiology, diagnosis, clinical characteristics, and physiotherapist-led interventions. Materials and methods: We conducted a thorough literature review focusing on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of byssinosis. Key components of care were identified through analysis of studies, guidelines, and expert opinions, with particular attention to physiotherapist interventions. Results: Byssinosis progresses through three stages, with varying symptoms, yet its burden in India remains poorly understood, leading to inadequate prevention and management efforts. Treatment involves education, supplemental oxygen, pulmonary rehabilitation, and symptom control, with physiotherapists playing a crucial role in their implementation. Conclusion: Comprehensive care for byssinosis requires a tiered rehabilitation framework, considering its diverse clinical presentation. Physiotherapists are pivotal in delivering essential interventions and enhancing patient outcomes and well-being.