Elliot Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine

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"Pulmonary Strong Wellness" Program

“Pulmonary Strong Wellness” is a resource program for patients living with lung disease. Improving and maintaining optimum health despite having a pulmonary issue, through healthy lifestyle decisions, education and exercise.

Patient Education:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Work Simplification & Energy Conservation
• Advanced Directives & Ethical Issues
• Breathing Retraining
• Bronchial Hygiene Therapy (BHT)
• Change Your Salty Ways
• Early Warning Signs (EWS)
• Eating to Breathe Easy
• Importance of Exercise
• Oxygen & Travel
• Psychological Implications of Chronic Illness
• Pulmonary Medications/MDI & VHC (Valve Holding Chamber)
• Self-Protection
• Shopping to Breathe Easy
• Stress Management & Relaxation

Additional Educational Information:

• How to use a Diskus
• How to use a Respimat
• How to use Nasal Sprays
• How to use an Ellipta
• “Live Free and Breathe” Tips for Quitting Smoking

Patient Resources:

• Breathe NH
• Quit Works NH
• American Thoracic Society(ATS)
• National Institute on Aging
• Available Resources:
• Exercise and Physical Activity
• Workout to Go