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Think about what you can do to make exercise a way of life. How can you work it into your daily routine? How can you make it more enjoyable? Here are some ideas to get you started.

Before you start exercising, the pulmonary rehab team will assess your needs. If you have joint pain or any other health problems, be sure to discuss them with the team.

After you have met with your healthcare provider and set up an exercise plan, use these tips for better exercise. You can use them at your pulmonary facility or at home.

Your child will most likely have at least one inhaled type of asthma medicine. Which type depends on the kind of medicine they take or on their age and preference. Learn more about the devices and how they work.

The digestive system breaks food down into basic nutrients that can be used by the body. As food moves through the digestive tract, it's broken down into parts and absorbed into the bloodstream.

An abdominal ultrasound uses sound waves to take pictures of abdominal organs. It's painless and noninvasive. It's often used to assess abdominal pain or to find problems like enlarged organs.

During an X-ray exam, a small amount of radiation is used to make pictures of bones and some internal organs. Read on to learn what to expect when your child needs an X-ray.

A blood test can be stressful for both you and your child. You can take steps to make the process easier. Tell your child that you will do what you can to make it go smoothly. Read on for tips that may help.

Your child's healthcare provider has told you that your child needs a tracheostomy. This creates a new pathway for air. Surgery is needed to do this. During the surgery, the surgeon makes a small opening in your child's neck. A tube (called a trach tube) is placed in this opening. Air then flows into and out of the trach tube, allowing your child to breathe. This sheet will help you learn more about tracheostomy.