Physical Activity and Respiratory Health (PhARaoH) study.

[Biddy_ALUK]

Hi Everyone, Biddy here,

I just want to make you aware of a recent study by a PhD student at Loughborough University, into the role physical activity has on lung health. It is a Dept of Health funded study and brief details are attached. For more detailed information contact the number below.

Criteria is 40 - 75 years old and living in Leicestershire. Testing begins in January 2014.

Thanks,

Biddy

PATIENT INFORMATION SHEET

Physical Activity and Respiratory Health (PhARaoH) Study

An observational study investigating the roles of physical activity and sedentary behaviours, and psychological and social factors in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients in order to inform strategies to delay COPD development or progression.

Chief Investigator:Professor Mike Morgan

Co- Researchers: Professor Stuart Biddle, Dr Dale Esliger, Dr Dominic Malcolm, Professor Myra Nimmo, Dr Lauren Sherar, Professor Sally Singh, Dr Michael Steiner

You may contact::Dr Lauren Sherar

[phone]

If you have any questions regarding your health please contact: Professor Mike Morgan

[phone]

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Yep till there is a cure .. lung excersise is a must as it as proven to help against restrictive pattern of lung scaring well and clearing secretions

Great post

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A good opportunity for those living in Leicester.

I don't have any doubts myself having kept up with physical exercise since my PR course, I know where I would be if I hadn't as I went down hill fast before my diagnosis.

[Mocarey]

I have had lung disease for 43 years. Many years ago my then chest consultant said to me, "If you don't use it you lose it" I have lived by those words ever since. M x

[Orme_M]

We are now recruiting. I am one of the project managers for the study. If you are aged between 40 and 75 years living in Leicestershire and Rutland please call 01509 228 225 or visit us at pharaohstudy.com and click on 'contact us' for more information or to take part.