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What is it?
What is it?
There are many types of pulmonary conditions including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and cystic fibrosis. A common symptom of these conditions is shortness of breath, which often gets worse with exertion. Exercising can often become quite overwhelming and even scary when managing a pulmonary condition, which is why working with an exercise professional is recommended. Starting slow and finding the correct intensity during both resistance and aerobic based exercise, to ensure your oxygen saturation levels remain stable is key.
Starting slow and finding the correct intensity during both resistance and aerobic-based exercise, to ensure your oxygen saturation levels remain stable is key. Exercise physiologists will work with you to establish this safe baseline and track your intensity throughout sessions to ensure that you feel comfortable, as well as working towards gradual progressions.
How can exercise help?
Regular exercise will help to:
Reduce symptoms and breathlessness
Improve quality of life
Maintain aerobic fitness and muscle strength
Improve your ability to complete activities of daily living
Clear mucus from your chest
Reduce the need for hospital admission
Improve mental health
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