Empowering Long COVID Recovery: The Vital Role of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
The outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation setting has been suggested as an appropriate site for the rehabilitation of people recovering from COVID-19, especially for those following a long hospital and ICU stay.
At Respiratory Rehab Australia, we are a leading provider in this field, offering tailored programs staffed with seasoned healthcare professional’s adept at conducting comprehensive assessments. Our expertise extends to addressing multifaceted challenges during the recovery phase, utilising evidence-based approaches to facilitate recovery and enhance overall well-being.
More specifically, we offer the following:
• An individualised exercise assessment, prescription, supervised exercise training and advice on the gradual return to exercise and physical activity
• Education and techniques to manage breathlessness, such as paced breathing and breathing control. Education may also include management of fatigue, including the importance of exercise and physical activity, symptom management and monitoring, inhaler medication education (where applicable), smoking cessation, nutrition, psychological support, and managing cough and sputum.
The Hidden Danger in your Kitchen: Silicosis and Engineered Stone
Tradespeople working with engineered stone, beware!
Engaged in cutting, grinding or polishing engineered stone? The dust it produces can cause silicosis, a serious respiratory disease.
Symptoms: Coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, fatigue, fevers.
Prevention: Wear protective gear, use an industrial vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter, work in a well-ventilated area, and use a wet cutting method
Silicosis is irreversible, prevention is key.
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