Pulmonary Fibrosis - Support

Pulmonary Fibrosis - Support

Pulmonary Fibrosis - Support
InformationShortness of breathFatigueCoughFinancialMoodFuture planning

Information
InternetClinicBritish Thoracic SocietyBritish Lung FoundationPulmonary rehabilitation

Shortness of breath and fatigue
Pacing PlanningManaging anxietyExerciseFan therapySpecialist clinics Medicines

Cough
Cough suppression techniques physiosClearing phlegmTreating acid refluxMedicationsTreating complications of cough wetting, sleep, talking

Pulmonary rehabilitation
Improves: how far you can walk

strength

knowledge

confidence
Out-patient exercise & education programme2-3 per week for 6-8 weeksSupervisedOther people with the same problems

Finances
Disability benefitsBlue badgeEquipment at homeHome modifications

Mood
InformationTalking about moodSupport groupsPulmonary rehabilitationMedicinesDay care centresHolidays -oxygen

Future planning
What to expect with fibrosisHome and hospital based careMedicinesHelp at homeOxygenAdvanced directives

Pulmonary Fibrosis
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