This course is Lesson 4 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 pulmonary hypertension and obesity-related respiratory disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea and obesity hypoventilation syndrome
II. Treatment options for patients with pulmonary hypertension and/or obesity-related respiratory disorders
III. Education appropriate for this population
IV. Exercise RXs specific for this population, with specific focus on meeting the oxygen needs of this population

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe respiratory disorders related to obesity
2. Define pulmonary hypertension and discuss the pathophysiology of the disorder.
3. Identify education appropriate for patients with obesity-related respiratory disorders and/or pulmonary hypertension.
4. Describe exercise prescription and its challenges for patients with obesity-related respiratory disorders and/or pulmonary hypertension.