Thank you for your interest in learning more about the effects of Chronic Lung Disease, how it affects you and your loved ones, and what you can do about it!

You are among 17 million other people with Chronic Lung Disease such as Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis and Asthma, who live in constant fear of being short of breath. There are ways of slowing down this progressive disease, and its affects on you. YOU are the key!

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center offers a specialized pulmonary program to increase knowledge and improve the physical ability of individuals with this disease. The goal of the program is for you to become a better "SELF MANAGER". You will learn what you can do on a daily basis to manage your disease, which will help you to increase your activities, reduce your shortness of breath and enjoy life.

If you are interested in PVHMC's Self Management Program, you must discuss this with your doctor. The program requires a prescription from your doctor.

For more information about the program or The Breathing Buddies Support Group Luncheons, please call (909) 865-9135.

ASTHMA EDUCATION

The highly qualified, licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) at)
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center would like to help you understand and manage your asthma.

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disease that affects nearly 15)
million children and adults in the United States. The incidence of asthma is rising and accounts for 470,000 hospitalizations annually. These hospitalizations result in lost days at work and absences from school. The Respiratory Care Practitioners at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center offer a complete and comprehensive asthma education class. The class follows the newest recommendations issued by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. During the asthma education class you will meet, one on one with one of our RCPs to learn about:

• pulmonary physiology
• recognizing your asthma symptoms
• Identifying "asthma triggers"
  (those allergens and irritants that cause asthma)
• Controlling asthma triggers
• Asthma medications
• What is a peak flow meter and why it is important
  to monitor your peak flows
• Using a spacer with your metered dose inhaler
• New asthma medications
• Asthma prevention
• Action Plans

These classes are offered free of charge. Classes are available in English and Spanish and can be scheduled in the morning or afternoon hours.

You may register for a class by calling (909) 865-9135.

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Department of Cardio-Respiratory
1798 North Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 865-9135