Pulmonary Program

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Affinity Home Health Care Pulmonary Program is designed to provide home health services to your patients in the comfort of their home. We offer a comprehensive approach to restore the pulmonary patient to the highest level of function. At Affinity Home Health Care , our goal is to increase quality of life by decreasing exacerbation and reducing hospitalizations.

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The Pulmonary Program consists of:

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• Educating the patient and caregiver on Lung disease and preventing exacerbations

• Encouraging and assisting with lifestyle changes such as diet, smoking-cessation, and avoidance of irritants

• A customized exercise program taught by our Physical and Occupational Therapists which includes energy conservation techniques to reduce exertion while performing the activities of daily living

• Treatment education including- Pharmacological therapy, O2 Therapy, Breathing exercises

• Counseling Services

• Education and monitoring of O2 usage and O2 saturation

• Home Health Aide as needed to assist with bathing and showering

 

Benefits of the Pulmonary Program:

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• Improved Quality of Life with fewer exacerbations

• Reduced Number of Hospitalizations

• Increased Endurance

• Improved Coping Mechanisms

• Improved Function and level of independence

• Improved Safety and Compliance with Oxygen

• Improved Outcomes