Your respiratory disease is a lifelong condition. However, it can be treated and managed. By working with your health care team and learning about your condition, we can establish goals that are important to you. As a member of your health care team, we will work with your physician and encourage your input and participation in order to provide the best possible care.
Your Breathwise team may include:
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Skilled Nursing
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Physical Therapy
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Occupational Therapy
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Medical Social Services
- Home Health Aids
- Medical Supplies & Special Services
- Home Medical Equipment
- Speech Language Pathology
Your Breathwise team will create a plan of care based on your specific needs and goals. With the assistance of your Breathwise team, you can expect:
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Education: Learn to control or manage your chronic respiratory disease.
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Medication Management: Understand the medicines you take, why and how you take them and their potential side effects.
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Nutrition: help you with a balanced and nutritious calorie intake, to better maintain energy and prevent infection.
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Weight Management: maintain a stable weight with daily monitoring.
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Lifestyle Changes: stop smoking, exercise regularly, and learn energy conservation techniques to improve your quality of life.
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Respiratory Therapy: a program designed to improve your ability to breathe and function during daily activities.