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Pulmonary Rehabilitation??
What exactly is Pulmonary Rehab? Is this something that must be prescribed by your pulmonary doctor? Is it covered by insurance?
Thanks for any information....I'm gathering data before my next appointment which is on Monday:}
Activity based to promote general fitness and breathing exercises, as a physical or on line course. Also information about aspects and effects of the disease. The course should be treated as a gateway… read more
I Had Emphycema Scince 2000,but My Spo2 Stayed The Same At 93% Howevever My Ability To Walk Distances Keeps Shortening All The Time.
93% would be your baseline it sounds like. Mine is 95% and I also desat when walking long periods of time. I find myself slowing down, and having to take breaks. Each time I see my Pulmonary dr. We do… read more
Exercise For The Winded
Hey ! I'm reading so many people here push exercises to help manage this disease.
I can't get up a flight of stairs without stopping, what do you all recommend for exercise?
I can not do a flight of stairs either. Id recommend pulmonary rehab, pursed lipped breathing, trying to walk 15 minutes a day and slowly building up to 30-45 minutes a day. My pulmonary Dr said to… read more
How Can I Get My Lungs Stronger My Breathing Is Get Worst
How can I get my lungs stronger my breathing is getting worse
I walk at first I could only walk barely 10 minutes. Now I'm up to an hour but it's very hard. It's slow going plenty of stop and goes but gotta keep going. I use oxygen at night for sleep. I have… read more
Harmonica Therapy
Have any of you who are in Pulmonary rehabilitation (or have already been) participated in harmonica therapy as part of your program? If you did do you think it was helpful?
I use one of these 2x a day, very helpful
What Is Pulmonary Rehab?
I was diagnosed almost 2 years ago. I am not having a lot of problems breathing yet but some days are worse than others. When I was told I had COPD the Dr told me it was very mild and as long as I quit smoking it would not create much of a problem for many, many years. But she never mentioned any kind of rehab or advice other than quitting smoking. I guess she figured since I didn't have insurance that it wouldn't matter because I would never be able to afford it. I certainly feel better since… read more
I do that I think it works sometime x obv when you feel that's your third to last breath take relief meds x
I Am Wodering What People Who Are On 02 24/7 Are The Settings They Are At, And How Much Exercise They Are Able To Do?
I just never thought I would go from 02 overnight to 24/7 in a few months, and I am struggling with knowing what I can expect, without a crystal ball. I am nearly 74 and not overweight but I missed the opportunity to do the pulmonology rehab when I was released from the hospital last year from an abscess in my right lung that didn't have anything to do with my COPD. Over the years I just did less and less, especially in the heat, and my main struggle was walking uphill at all. A huge part of… read more
All great input thanks again 😃
Seretide
I am not a Dr. But fairly certain your Dr , (GP or Pulmonologist) ,will tell you that 1) COPD does not get better, 2) COPD worsens over time, 3) periodic flares or exacerbations ratchet the ongoing… read more
COPD REHABILITATION IN JOHANNESBURG RSA
google it and you'll find a number of possibilities. The web sites look good and talk about most of the right things. If you aren't sure, learn about what PR should be and then call and talk with… read more
Does Occasional Use Of Oxygen Help With Shortness Of Breath From Exertion
Oxygen isn't prescribed to help with your shortness of breath, although it may help. 02 is prescribed because you aren't able to get enough 02 into your system on room either at rest or with… read more
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