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It is also suitable for people with heart failure who often experience similar symptoms such as breathlessness, to those with chronic lung\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW188603402 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">conditions.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188603402 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188603402 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Through these programs, we aim to support people in having access to an ongoing community exercise service tailored to their personal needs.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW188603402 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:450,&quot;335559739&quot;:450,&quot;335559740&quot;:330}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW157065076 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157065076 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Lungs in Action classes are run by exercise professionals who have completed Lung Foundation Australia\u2019s best-practice comprehensive training package. 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