Pulmonary
Common pulmonary conditions include but are not limited to Congestive Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease, Pneumonia, and Pulmonary edema. Pulmonary conditions often cause lowered
immune system making the patient susceptible to infections. Decreased oxygen flow and
reduced lung capacity often causes shortness of breath with minimal exertion. To help our
patients the Registered nurse will work with the physician and focus on instructing and
educating on oxygen use, exercises to increase lung volume, proper medication management to
prevent exacerbation of a disease. The physical therapist will develop a care plan to build
strength and endurance. Occupational therapy will build upper body strength to make sure that
the patient can carry out activities of daily living. Having a multidisciplinary approach and an
individualized care plan for every patient will help optimize quality of life and increase greatly
the chances of our patients to continue living in the comfort of their own homes.