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Pulmonary Fibrosis - Support

Pulmonary Fibrosis - Support. Information Shortness of breath Fatigue Cough Financial Mood Future planning. Pulmonary Fibrosis - Support. Information. Internet Clinic British Thoracic Society British Lung Foundation Pulmonary rehabilitation. Shortness of breath and fatigue. Pacing

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Pulmonary Fibrosis - Support

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  1. Pulmonary Fibrosis - Support

  2. Information Shortness of breath Fatigue Cough Financial Mood Future planning Pulmonary Fibrosis - Support

  3. Information • Internet • Clinic • British Thoracic Society • British Lung Foundation • Pulmonary rehabilitation

  4. Shortness of breath and fatigue • Pacing • Planning • Managing anxiety • Exercise • Fan therapy • Specialist clinics • Medicines

  5. Cough • Cough suppression techniques –physio’s • Clearing phlegm • Treating acid reflux • Medications • Treating complications of cough – wetting, sleep, talking

  6. Pulmonary rehabilitation Out-patient exercise & education programme 2-3 per week for 6-8 weeks Supervised Other people with the same problems Improves: how far you can walk strength knowledge confidence

  7. Finances • Disability benefits • Blue badge • Equipment at home • Home modifications

  8. Mood • Information • Talking about mood • Support groups • Pulmonary rehabilitation • Medicines • Day care centres • Holidays -oxygen

  9. Future planning • What to expect with fibrosis • Home and hospital based care • Medicines • Help at home • Oxygen • Advanced directives

  10. Pulmonary Fibrosis • Thank you • Questions?

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