The Importance of Support

Support and Your Family

Chronic lung disease rehabilitation requires an active partnership. Taking your medicine, staying active, eating healthy and working with your doctor are important. You will do much better with your rehabilitation program if you have support.

Support can come in a variety of forms. Your family is often a support group. Your spouse, adult children, siblings or other relatives can help you meet the demands of your rehabilitation program on a daily basis. Other support groups include friends, people with chronic lung disease, people with whom you share a hobby, church groups and clergy, neighbors, volunteer organizations and even a pet! Do not be embarrassed or afraid to ask people for help when you need it.

Interested in joining a support group?

You Can Do It!

These pages have taught you about your lungs and how they work. We’ve discussed exercise, staying active, healthy eating and maintaining your weight with chronic lung disease. All of this information can help you take control of your lung disease and your life. Be sure to talk with your doctor if you have questions about any of this information. Your doctor is your partner in taking care of your chronic lung disease.

Work toward your goals by ­making a little progress each day. You can feel better and stay healthy.