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- The primary NIH organization for research on Pulmonary Rehabilitation is the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation (rehab) is a medically supervised program to help people who have chronic breathing problems, including
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Sarcoidosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Cystic fibrosis
During pulmonary rehab you may do exercise training and learn breathing techniques. You'll also get tips on conserving your energy and advice on nutrition and coping. These can't cure your lung disease or completely ease your breathing problems. But it can help you function better in your daily life.
NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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Overviews
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation(American Lung Association)
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation(National Jewish Health)
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- What Is Pulmonary Rehabilitation?(American Thoracic Society) - PDF
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Nutrition
- Living with COPD: Nutrition(American Lung Association)
- Nutrition(National Jewish Health)
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Coping
- COPD Emotional Management(National Jewish Health)
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Disease Management
- DANCE Your Way to Healthier Lungs(American Association for Respiratory Care)
- Exercises(National Jewish Health)
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Specific Conditions
- Breathing and Relaxation(National Jewish Health)
- Breathing Retraining(National Jewish Health)
- Chest Physical Therapy(Merck & Co., Inc.)
- Introduction to Postural Drainage and Percussion(Cystic Fibrosis Foundation) - PDF
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What To Expect During Pulmonary Rehabilitation(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
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Related Issues
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MedlinePlus: Oxygen Therapy(National Library of Medicine)
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- Respiratory Home Health Care(American Association for Respiratory Care)
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MedlinePlus: Oxygen Therapy
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How the Lungs Work(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- Learn about Your Respiratory System(American Lung Association)
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How the Lungs Work
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Lung Diseases(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Lung Diseases
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Directories
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