| Fairhaven Healthcare Center offers respiratory therapy up to seven days a week for the treatment and management of acute and chronic respiratory disorders. |
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| Our focus is on restoring patients to a better level of function, thus improving their quality of life. Under the direction of the physician, the team consists of respiratory, occupational and physical therapists, nurses and a nutritionist who have experience in rehabilitation individuals with disabling respiratory diseases. |
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| Respiratory diseases, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and fibrosis, result in difficulty breathing and a general deconditioning. |
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| Among the items covered during treatment sessions are: |
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Normal anatomy and physiology of the lung |
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The nature of chronic disabling respiratory disease |
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Exercise during periods of health and illness |
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Stress reduction and relaxation techniques |
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When and how to use oxygen and inhaled medications |
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Energy conservation theory and techniques |
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Reasons for and treatment of shortness of breath, fatigue and coughing |
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Environmental factors: allergy and air pollution |
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Nutrition during periods of health and illness |
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