Lung Health
Perhaps you or someone you know is living with breathing problems. The MMFHT offers programs to help you with multiple types of Lung Disease including, but not limited to, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Pulmonary Hypertension.
When you suffer from lung disease, the damage done to the tissue of your lungs makes breathing a chore. The Lung Health program offers Pulmonary Rehab, Respirology Consults, Case conferencing and e-consults, Asthma Education, Action Plans, Smoking Cessation, and Spirometry.
Pulmonary Rehab is an 8-week program running Monday and Wednesday mornings to help you learn how to better manage your lung condition. It includes both education and exercise classes.
The lung health program has partnered with many respirologists specializing in both adult and pediatrics. We offer one to one Respirology consults in person and using video conferencing. This allows you to access your lung specialist from our Drayton or Palmerston offices.
Case conferencing and e-consults allow your physician or nurse practitioner to talk to your lung specialist in a very timely manner to assist in managing your disease.
Asthma Education is offered individually or as a group and teaches you about medications, inhalers and what triggers asthma.
Action plans are a guide for you to follow as you experience changes in your symptoms to prevent flare ups.
Smoking Cessation is offered to help you get the help you need. Click here for more information.
Spirometry is available to you when needed at the Palmerston site to coincide with your respirology follow ups.
For more information speak to your healthcare provider or contact us directly.
