PR

[darceynjo]

Hi everybody, I have my 1st visit to PR tomorrow for my 6 minute walking test but have a chest infection, do I still go or do I cancel ?????

[valm]

I would ring them to see what they say, they do advise if you have a chest infection not to attend the sessions mixing with the others Val

[darceynjo in reply to valm]

Hi Val, thanks for that will do and I hope you are well today take care Julia x

[Catnip]

I am very fortunate to have access to a purpose built respiratory unit. The physiotherapists there send new admissions to pulmonary rehab classes immediately because it has been shown (by their and others' research) that exercise, even if the patient has a chest infection, is beneficial.

[Davybaby]

Concur with Val Julia, if you have a chest infection it would be grossly injurious to others with already compromised breathing.

If you have a chest infection you should be taking your NICE package of antibiotics and corticosteroids taking it easy and getting well. (If you don't have these, call your Doctor IN as soon as possible and get yourself right)

The PR can wait until you’re right. Your 6 minute walk test would not reflect your true potential, I know after attending six complete course, what my local Respiratory Team would say...............STAY AWAY.

Breathe Well

d.

[Fantasy3]

I attend a pr course,and we are told if we have a cough cold or any other form of infection,to stay away.take care.x

[darceynjo in reply to Fantasy3]

thanks you for your comments I have phoned and cancelled my appointment take care everybody x