Avoid contact with irritants such as smoke, dust, smog, fumes and aerosol sprays. Look for other signs of trouble. Be aware of sudden development of swollen ankles, frequent headaches, dizzy spells, confusion, disorientation or slurred speech. TOP Program Spotlight - Catch Your Breath Breathing in and out sounds so simple, unless, of course, you suffer from lung disease. Catch Your Breath is a program that trains people with lung disease how to breath easier and lead a more active life through education and exercise.
Research shows that pulmonary rehabilitation helps people with lung disease lead more active lives.
At Catch Your Breath, supportive therapists lead participants through an 8-week program designed to educate and improve physical conditioning. There are 12 hours of classroom education in 6 sessions because learning more about your disease enables you to manage it more efficiently. You will be able to ask questions and participate in discussions with others who may share your concerns and who will offer you support. Sharing your experiences with others with lung disease can often ease any isolation you feel. Physical Conditioning Physical Conditioning lasts 6 weeks.