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People with severe lung disease usually take several drugs. Often these drugs must be taken according to precise instructions and a complex schedule. Through a rehabilitation program, people can learn about the appropriate timing and doses of all drugs they need to take. Education often includes information about the nature of the lung disease and the role of drug therapy, including expected benefits, potential side effects, and the proper technique for use of inhaled drugs. Programs closely monitor how well people follow instructions and teach them and their families about the importance of appropriate drug use.
Last full review/revision May 2007 by Bartolome R. Celli, MD
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