Lung Education

Description: The Lung Education program is a teaching program for patients with Chronic Asthma, Bronchitis and Emphysema. The program consists of 5 sessions to teach you how to better manage your breathing problem. A nurse, pharmacist, therapist, physiotherapist, and dietician each teach one session. You will learn:

• How the lungs work
• What makes breathing worse
• What can you do to better manage your breathlessness
• How to use your puffer and peak flow meter
• How your medications work and what side effects they have
• The importance of proper nutrition
• Breathing exercises you can use to help you cope with shortness of breath

Call 632-5537 for times

Areas Served: Grand Bay - Westfield, Hampton, Quispamsis, Rothesay, Saint John

Boundaries: Region 2

Fees: None - All services are free of charge