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iWe understand if you have a chronic respiratory problem, shortness of breath may be frightening, frustrating and limiting.
When your breathing has changed, your entire lifestyle and well-being may be affected. Pulmonary rehabilitation at 萨姆纳地区 Medical Center is a program for people with chronic lung conditions like COPD, 肺气肿, and chronic bronchitis, which utilizes exercise and education to help you take charge of your breathing.
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a service that is designed for individuals with breathing problems and lung disorders such as:
At 萨姆纳地区 Medical Center, our pulmonary rehab program includes a team of healthcare providers such as a pulmonologist, registered respiratory therapists, 注册护士, and exercise physiologist, who work together to provide you with the best care possible.
锻炼
锻炼 can improve the function of your heart and 肺 while strengthening the muscles that are used for breathing which will help to decrease your shortness of breath. It is common for people who experience shortness of breath to limit their physical activities because they are fearful of becoming more short of breath - but when you are inactive, the strength of your muscles, 肺, 心脏衰退. 锻炼 is an essential part of pulmonary rehabilitation. Pulmonary rehab helps you pursue activities to the fullest extent of your abilities and helps maintain physical fitness and regain control of your breathing. 锻炼 training may include walking, 静止的自行车, resistance training; breathing training, 放松技巧, and energy conservation for many daily activities is also addressed.
教育
教育 about chronic lung disease and self management of the symptoms that accompany breathing problems for both the patient and their family or caregiver is provided. 教育 may include one-on-one
teaching, written materials or group classes. Videos and other visual aids may also be used. Teaching sessions with a healthcare provider are very important and will provide you with information about your specific medications, treatments and self-management skills.
营养
营养 and weight management is important for people with chronic lung disease. Shortness of breath and fatigue can interfere with your ability to eat a balanced diet and the amount and type of food can cause increased shortness of breath. The 肺康复ilitation staff can offer practical suggestions for healthy nutrition, food selection and preparation.
Our program is in operation on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM and is in operation on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 3:30PM; in order to participate you must obtain a referral from your physician.