Breathe Easy Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program This program is designed to help people manage their chronic lung disease, improve their health and quality of life through education, exercise and support. Referral & Assessment Anyone diagnosed with a Chronic Lung Disease can be referred. A recent pulmonary function test is required. Patients are then booked for a pre-program consultation and assessed by a Pulmonologist (Lung Specialist). Oxygen levels, heart rate and other values are monitored while the patient walks the hallway or on a treadmill. Any questions or concerns are addressed prior to their acceptance into the program. For access please call 780-342-8951. Breathe Easy Program Education sessions teach patients how to manage their disease, control their breathing and recover more quickly. Topics include medication use, when to seek medical help, energy conservation, nutrition and much, much more. Exercise is tailored to individual abilities and needs. Exercise includes breathing retraining, stretching, strengthening and endurance. Support comes from staff, fellow participants, family members and friends. The C.O.L.D. Club is an Edmonton support group that participants can join. Telehealth Programs The Breathe Easy Program is also available in many cities and towns across the province. Assessment and education is accessed by Telehealth technology and exercise is facilitated by a local health care professional.
Breathe Easy Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program This program is designed to help people manage their chronic lung disease, improve their health and quality of life through education, exercise and support. Referral & Assessment Anyone diagnosed with a Chronic Lung Disease can be referred. A recent pulmonary function test is required. Patients are then booked for a pre-program consultation and assessed by a Pulmonologist (Lung Specialist). Oxygen levels, heart rate and other values are monitored while the patient walks the hallway or on a treadmill. Any questions or concerns are addressed prior to their acceptance into the program. For access please call 780-342-8951. Breathe Easy Program Education sessions teach patients how to manage their disease, control their breathing and recover more quickly. Topics include medication use, when to seek medical help, energy conservation, nutrition and much, much more. Exercise is tailored to individual abilities and needs. Exercise includes breathing retraining, stretching, strengthening and endurance. Support comes from staff, fellow participants, family members and friends. The C.O.L.D. Club is an Edmonton support group that participants can join. Telehealth Programs The Breathe Easy Program is also available in many cities and towns across the province. Assessment and education is accessed by Telehealth technology and exercise is facilitated by a local health care professional.