Just how bad do you have to be to ask for palm.rehab.

I realise that there is a similar blog going on about this subject. I get the impression that PR applies to those with COPD. I have bronchiectasis, asthma, and very prone to chest infections. All this makes me breathless. I have the information about PR. Is it worth me applying for it?

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Not palm -- pulm!!

[kimmy59]

Hello

Yes I would there were people on mine who had the same as you, I think it's for all lung conditons. And I would recommend it mine was brilliant. Good luck

Kim

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You had us worried there annie,,,must be your meds..It costs nothing to ask,,have a word with your gp next time you see him or her.........

[Pentreath Volunteer]

Dear Annie

I too have asthma and bronchiectasis and my GPS says that I am 'borderline COPD'. I have been referred for pulmonary rehab after having several exacerbations since 2009. I live in Cornwall.

Hope you get referred too.

Lesley

[katieoxo60]

well annie 80, i asked myself the same question but know from experience not all COPD sufferers get a chance at pulmonary rehab.It is intended for most lung diseases to answer your thoughts, but what the criteria is to get on it seems very vague. I guess it also depends on what services are available in your area too.Good luck with getting a place on PR I'm still waiting to spite a consultants referral and there being many groups in my area for PR.

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There are people on my current pulmonary rehab course with brochiectasis annie, so I would say that if you've been given the opportunity then GO for it ! If you've not been offered the opportunity yet, then ask why not ?

This is my second course of PR, my first one was over two yeas ago, and I gained so much benefit from it that I asked to be referred again I really enjoy it and will also sign up for the follow-up PALS classes which I understand consist of mainly exercise. The more exercise we do, the better we feel

Good luck and best wishes

and don't forget ....

keep on keeping on

[copdber]

Annie I have learned since I got sick that if you need something ask for it if the answer is no then ask again if it's still no well you haven't lost anything.

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dear annie

There is lots of info if you put rehab in search box

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I'm sure you would be accepted Annie, go for it,you would probably enjoy it,& the company!

Not everyone. Had copd,when I did it.Good luck,Wendells xxx