This course is Lesson 3 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Pulmonary Rehab: The Pathologies and the Challenges." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Pathophysiology of chronic obstructive lung disease and chronic restrictive lung disease
II. Education appropriate for the person with chronic obstructive lung disease and chronic restrictive lung disease
III. Exercise RX considerations for people with chronic obstructive lung disease versus restrictive lung disease.

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the pathologies of chronic obstructive lung disease and restrictive lung disease.
2. Identify differences in the educational components of a pulmonary rehabilitation program for patients with chronic lung disease versus restrictive lung disease.
3. Describe exercise prescription considerations for patients with chronic obstructive lung disease and restrictive lung disease.