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Education is a necessary and important component of Sparrow’s pulmonary rehab program.
Information is provided through lectures, printed material, demonstrations and one-on-one instruction.
Education sessions are offered once each week and cover the following topics:
- Role of medication/delivery techniques
- Nutrition
- Energy conservation
- Anatomy/physiology of lung disease
- Relaxation/stress management
- Home exercise/resistance training
- Self assessment/symptom management
- Breathing techniques
Through education, participants gain a better understanding of lung disease and what is necessary for
them to lead a full and satisfying life.
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