The goal of outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation is to improve your quality of life. While rehabilitation cannot cure your lung disease, you may notice improved breathing control, fewer breathing problems and improved strength and endurance.
Other benefits include:
- Ability to function better in your daily life
- Increased ability to exercise
- Better management of anxiety and depression
Memorial Medical Center's Pulmonary Rehabilitation program combines the expertise of your physician, nurses, respiratory therapists, exercise specialists, dietitians and other specialists in lung disease who work together to maximize your success.
Could a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program be right for you?
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an outpatient service designed for those with moderate to severe lung disease, as well as those who have recently undergone a lung procedure. Examples include:
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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- Interstitial Lung Disease
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- Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
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Pulmonary rehabilitation includes exercise classes and education about your lung disease or condition. Pulmonary rehab may help you participate in activities with less shortness of breath, as well as teach you strategies for coping with your lung condition in daily life.
Your motivation to attend faithfully and be open to recommendations are the most important ingredients to ensure the success of your pulmonary rehab program.