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Do you have trouble breathing?
Easy Breathers Pulmonary Support Group
April 12, 2007
4 t0 5 p.m.
Speaker Dr. Charles Koliner
Pulmonary Hypertension
WRC Wellness Center
724-250-6215 to register |
If you experience
any of the following symptoms, you might have a breathing problem:
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You have been
experiencing shortness of breath |
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You have a
chronic cough |
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You experience a
productive cough |
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You experience
breathlessness after moderate physical exertion |
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You experience
breathlessness at rest |
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Your colds last
for weeks and/or you get bronchitis every winter |
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You experience a
change in your breathing |
More than
25 million Americans are now living with chronic lung disease. Help is
available at The Washington Hospital Pulmonary Support Center.
Pulmonary support is a proven therapy for patients
suffering from chronic lung conditions.
The Pulmonary Support Center
provides the most up-to-date diagnostic testing, equipment, pharmaceutical
intervention and patient education for patients suffering from asthma,
chronic bronchitis, emphysema and hyperactive airway disease. If you feel
this program may help you manage your breathing problems, please talk to
your doctor.
Tests available
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Pulmonary
Function Testing |
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Oxygen
Prescription Study |
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Nocturnal
Oximetry |
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Pulse Oximetry
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Program Benefits
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Customized disease
management and education |
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Improved quality of
life |
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One-on-one
communication with respiratory therapist |
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Respiratory
therapist will cooperate with your primary care doctor regarding needs
and progress |
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Reduced hospital
admissions and visits to the Emergency Department |
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Pulmonary Support
Center staff will follow-up with you and your
primary care doctor via telephone
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Education
Education about your specific
illness can help you manage your symptoms, improve your quality of life
and prevent future complications.
The Pulmonary Support Center’s
educational plan includes:
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Self-management skills. Learn how
to manage specific problems such as shortness of breath, frequent cough,
sleep problems and more. |
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Medication information. Including
the why, the how, and what you may experience while taking certain
medications. |
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Disease-specific information.
Learn about your specific illness, including what causes it and what you
can do about it. We provide individual education as well as education
for family members or others involved in your care. |
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Ongoing education. Some programs
do have a cost, and most are covered by your insurance. Please feel free
to discuss this with your doctor or the Pulmonary Support staff. |
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How to protect against future
complications. |
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