Respiratory Conditions
Respiratory conditions involve the airways and other structures of the lung. Some of the most common respiratory conditions include Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma. Both cause swelling in the airways that make it hard to breathe. At Sun Health Wellness, we provide guidance and support to navigate these two conditions, among other breathing illnesses.
COPD is a progressive lung disease that has two forms: Chronic bronchitis, which involves long term cough with mucus, and Emphysema, which involves damage to the lungs over time. Symptoms often worsen over time and can hinder an individual’s ability to do basic daily activities such as walking, cooking or bathing. Asthma causes attacks of wheezing and tightness in the chest often triggered an allergic reaction or by physical activity, oftentimes producing extra mucus. The symptoms of asthma vary depending on the individual and can flare up at any time, making it difficult to breathe.
While there is currently no cure for COPD, asthma or other breathing conditions, treatments and lifestyle changes can help slow the progression and reduce complications, so individuals can breathe better, feel better and remain active.
How We Can Help
Support
Receive nutritional guidance from registered dietitians in addition to a personalized exercise plan from certified physiologists.
Personalized Recommendations
Our team works with you to develop a plan tailored to your lifestyle with realistic goals targeted to address your symptoms and manage flare ups.
Education
Educational resources are available to help you self-manage your respiratory condition with proper nutrition, physical activity and other healthy behavior changes.
Upcoming Lung Health Classes
The best way to manage a respiratory condition is to learn about the condition itself and how to control it. Consider attending a class to learn how you can maintain a good quality of life while living with COPD, asthma or other breathing conditions.
$ National Diabetes Prevention Program
Sun Health’s National Diabetes Prevention Program is led by a certified lifestyle coach and nutritionist. This year long lifestyle change program uses research-based curriculum to help you make the necessary nutrition, physical activity and behavioral changes to improve your health and prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Please call (623) 471-9355 to register. The fee for this series is covered by Medicare and most insurance providers.
$ National Diabetes Prevention Program
Sun Health’s National Diabetes Prevention Program is led by a certified lifestyle coach and nutritionist. This yearlong lifestyle change program uses research-based curriculum to help you make the necessary nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral changes to improve your health and prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. The fee for this series is covered by Medicare and most insurance providers.
