Pulmonary Rehabilitation

[Annezac]

I have been referred to a pulmonary rehabilitation programme. I have severe asthma and have recently responded well to Biologic treatment. My pulmonary physio thinks this should benefit. I'm willing to try anything. Just interesting to know anyone experience of this

[Homely2 Administrator]

In my area asthmatics cannot get on a pulmonary rehab course. So I saw a respiratory nurse privately, she was superb and took me through much of the rehab course syllabus. It was very informative.

So I would definitely do it.

[Annezac in reply to Homely2]

Thanks for your reply. I'm hoping it will help. My physio was very keen for me to try it

Not good that you get different treatment in different parts of the UK. Should be able to access the same treatment in the all areas! ( I'm in Preston, Lancashire)

[Annezac in reply to Homely2]

Thanks x

[suzy-lou]

Hi Annezac. Pulmonary rehabilitation is most definately worth it. Apart from exercises, the information about managing lung conditions is excellent and meeting up to share with others in a controlled environment is very supportive. For me, one of the main pluses was the confidence I gained - not to be afraid to push myself that little bit more and being abe to control my symptoms. Brilliant .

[Annezac in reply to suzy-lou]

Thanks . I have an assessment on Thursday. Then I will be enrolled on a 6 week course, twice a week., starting within 4 weeks of my assessment.

[Samwd]

I did mine online. I know there are in person versions. I liked it very much and it was a handy 45 min light workout that can be done in a very confined space. It’s designed that you could do it without getting out of a chair if necessary. My asthma is controlled at the moment but it got me back into the swing of exercise and my strength and stamina increased by 10% after the six weeks (they did some measurements). They promise to issue a video if the instructor doing the routine soon, which would be helpful in the long term as, although I feel ok, I’m not sure that spending a lot of money on gym membership is worth it (as I’m not good enough treadmills).

[Annezac in reply to Samwd]

I swim and do aquarobics at the gym but I don't have the confidence to use the machines in the gym. Hopefully after the course I will feel confident to use them

[peege]

Different areas seem to use different venues. Mine was held in a mental health centre south of Wimbledon where I lived so not a gym, a big free carpark. The only piece of equipment I recall was a small trampoline with a hand rail (I was the only person to use it). There were adapted exercises using chairs, the wall, bands & small weights. felt very lucky to have got on the course because the attitude was "we like to get patients early to help prevent them getting worse in the future". I had only asthma at the time. The lead physio was a brilliant tutor and experienced in respiratory work and kept a good eye on & monitored everyone. There were patients on all levels of different lung disease, some on O2, some chair based. First hour was exercise designed to rebuild lung & muscle stamina, a break for a cuppa & biscuit, then an hour of respiratory education by different experts. I found it brilliant in every way and still recall important info learnt 14 years later. Good luck with yours

[Annezac in reply to peege]

Thanks. That sounds really good

[Petetriplet]

Annezac,

I have recently had pulmonary physio as I too have asthma. I saw a consultant who recommended a high res CT of my lungs which identifies Bronchiectasis . The physio is to help release mucus in my affected lung.

I do it daily, but I also have a repetitive cough which is productive - I monitor this due to being susceptible to infections.

Hope you get on ok with the Zohysio

Pedro

[Annezac in reply to Petetriplet]

Hi Pedro

I have also been identified Bronchiectasis as well as asthma, after a CT scan.. My respiratory physio started me on saline nebuluisers to loosen the mucus, followed by blowing into an Aerobika device to help clear the mucus. I do this twice daily and it certainly helps. Particularly effective in the morning. Might be worth asking your physio about itAnne

[Patk1 in reply to Petetriplet]

Petetriplet take a look on aluk website at lung clearance techniques+ videos eg acbt,huffing etc.whn mucous is clear,u should cough less x