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Pulmonary Rehabilitation - American Thoracic Society
www.thoracic.orgAmerican Thoracic Society PATIENT EDUCATION | INFORMATION SERIES www.thoracic.org Plan that outlines what you should do when you are having a lung flare-up (exacerbation). Some people with breathing problems need to use oxygen. During pulmonary rehabilitation you will be tested at rest and with exercise to see if oxygen may help you.
What is ECMO? - American Thoracic Society
www.thoracic.orgAmerican Thoracic Society PATIENT EDUCATION | INFORMATION SERIES www.thoracic.org CLIP AND COPY The ECMO machine replaces the function of the heart and lungs. People who need support from an ECMO machine are cared for in a
What is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome?
www.thoracic.orgAmerican Thoracic Society PATIENT EDUCATION | INFORMATION SERIES www.thoracic.org ... What is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome? Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening illness ... This information is a public service of the American Thoracic Society. The content is for educational …