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Pulmonary
Education Classes
 Clean Supplies, Clean Lungs
Neglected cleaning of your home respiratory equipment can lead
to infection of the respiratory tract, but you can stop the
cycle. From your humidifier to your inhaler, keep the green
fuzzies away! Just as important is keeping your respiratory
tract clear with proper bronchial hygiene techniques. Learn
what these techniques are in this important pulmonary class.
Anatomy of the Respiratory Tract
To understand what is the matter with your lungs, you need to
know how your respiratory system is built. We describe the major
players in lung function, how inspiration and expiration is
accomplished, and the process by which oxygen gets into the
blood. This lecture prepares you for the next lecture on lung
disease.
Understanding
Lung Diseases
You will learn about lung diseases “BIG Three”:
asthma, emphysema and bronchitis as well as other diseases of
the respiratory tract. We will hone in on your specific disease
and how it affects your ability to breathe. Visual aids accompany
this lecture.
Better Breathing
Learn how “belly breathing” and “purse lip
breathing” can decrease your shortness of breath and increase
relaxation. You will be practicing these during exercise class.
Relaxation Techniques
The more anxious you are, the harder it is to breathe, the more
anxious you are…fight the vicious cycle of anxiety and
shortness of breath with this interactive class that builds
from the better breathing class.
 Pulmonary Medication Part I
Often patients aren’t taking their medications optimally
because they have forgotten the purpose or the best way to take
the medication. Refresh your memory and make sure you are taking
your meds correctly.
Pulmonary Medications Part II: Using Your Inhaler Correctly
Nationally, over 80% of those tested were not able to demonstrate
correct use of their inhaler. Refresh your technique and learn
the best way to tell if your inhaler has enough medication to
be effective.
Daily Activities
Learn how to simplify tasks to save energy and learn how to
get more energy. Work smarter and feel better about yourself.
Pulmonary Diet
This film explores how weight affects your breathing. Tips are
given for gaining weight that are unique to the pulmonary patient.
Weight loss for the pulmonary patient is discussed as well.
Learn how to eat more comfortably.
Coping with Lung Disease
This interactive class is designed to share the struggles you
have with lung disease and to gain insight into the common emotions
of those with long-term illness.
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