肺康复

We understand if you have a chronic respiratory problem, 呼吸短促可能是可怕的, 令人沮丧和受限.

When your breathing has changed, your entire lifestyle and well-being may be affected. Pulmonary rehabilitation at Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas is a program for people with chronic lung conditions like COPD, 肺气肿, 慢性支气管炎. This program is a medically supervised, progressive exercise and education program designed to help you take charge of your breathing. The purpose of the program is to help patients overcome the fear of being short of breath and restore the highest possible functional capacity.

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If you have a breathing problem, discuss the program with your primary care provider (PCP). 要符合资格，你必须有转介肺部康复从你的PCP.

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肺康复的目标

To decrease respiratory symptoms and complications like shortness of breath
To encourage self management and control over daily functioning
To improve 物理条件 and exercise performance
To reduce the need for hospitalization and medical cost
To improve emotion well being and self-esteem
提高生活质量
养成健康的习惯

Who can benefit from 肺康复ilitation?

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a service that is designed for individuals with breathing problems and lung disorders such as:

- - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  - 肺气肿
  - 慢性支气管炎
  - 支气管扩张
  - 结节病
  - 肺动脉高压
  - 肺纤维化
  - 肺间质性疾病
  - 肺癌和肺癌手术
  - 肺减容手术
  - 肺移植前后对比

肺康复的团队方法

We have a team of experienced healthcare professionals on your side. At Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas, our pulmonary rehab programs include a team of healthcare providers such as a pulmonologist, 注册呼吸治疗师, 注册护士, 也是运动生理学家, who work together to provide you with the best care possible.

A primary care provider prescribes pulmonary rehabilitation and remains involved.
A respiratory therapist participates in the training and education. They explain the therapeutic values of exercise and design a conditioning program. They also teach bronchial hygiene and the use of respiratory equipment and oxygen.
A dietitian, or member of the pulmonary rehabilitation team provides information on nutrition in chronic lung disease.
A healthcare professional will perform a psychosocial assessment to help identify a patients' needs that are not currently addressed.

期待什么:

医护人员与病人教育, 物理条件, and training take place during one-hour sessions either two or three days a week, 在12-18周的时间内. Our goal is to return you to the highest possible level of independent living.

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, 你的肌肉力量, 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. 运动训练可能包括散步, 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, 治疗和自我管理技能.

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, 食物的选择和准备.

The 肺康复ilitation Program at Highpoint Health – 萨姆纳 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.

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Highpoint Health – 萨姆纳 with Ascension Saint Thomas
影像诊断服务
哈茨维尔大道555号
加勒廷，田纳西州37066
(615) 328-5096

Highpoint Health – 河景 with Ascension Saint Thomas
医院路131号，1000室
迦太基，田纳西州37030
电话: 615.735.5183