What should I bring? If you have a reliever inhaler remember to take it with you. If you have any other medicine which you have been advised to carry with you, take them too, for example a GTN (glycerol trinitrate) angina spray. If you normally use a walking aid then bring that with you too. […]
Classes may be one to two hours long. There is an exercise session which will include exercises to improve your flexibility, strength and fitness. The exercise session also includes breathing control and pacing to be able to gain the most from the class. An information or advice session will follow. This will cover all aspects […]
Pulmonary rehabilitation can happen in many different places. Some may be run in hospital, but increasingly they will be run in a local venue. This is to try to make them as close to home as possible. Leisure centres, gyms, community centres, church halls and sheltered housing common rooms have all been used for pulmonary […]
Every programme is organised and coordinated by a healthcare professional. This will usually be a nurse or a physiotherapist. These will be the core staff who will be at all your pulmonary rehabilitation sessions. Pulmonary rehabilitation programmes vary, and may also involve other health care professionals for the education sessions.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes vary: Some ask you to attend twice a week for around 6 weeks. Some ask you to attend once a week for around 10 weeks. The exercises will be tailored to your abilities and you will be supervised and encouraged by the team on what you can achieve. You will be advised […]
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a free programme of exercises and information for people living with COPD. It helps by supporting you to learn ways that help to control your symptoms and improve your general well being. You may be surprised at how much more you will be able to do by the end of the pulmonary rehab […]
The people who know most about coping day to day with COPD are others with the condition. Support groups can be a great source of help, support and advice. Often other people can give you practical tips which have worked for them. If you do not think a support group is for you there are […]
If you notice breathlessness affecting how you manage your daily living tasks, or if you would like further information or assistance to discuss any of these issues, please contact your local council social care services for assessment by an Occupational Therapist or Social Worker. Your GP or practice nurse can make a referral to Occupational […]
You may already be using strategies which help you cope, or have found you have no choice but to change your daily routines. Other people may have given you suggestions to help you to manage your breathing control, symptoms and situations. There are many strategies which may be helpful and we would suggest, if you […]
The following story is from a real person called Caroline. She is 62 and has been diagnosed with COPD for 5 years. She is talking about her experience of recovering from an exacerbation. Duration: 3 minutes 35 seconds. This photo and audio have been recorded by an actor but the words are from a real […]
