Pulmonary Rehab Brochure

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Pulmonary rehabilitation is a

comprehensive education and exercise

program customized to each patient’s

needs and abilities.

WHAT IS PULMONARY

REHABILITATION?

WHO NEEDS PULMONARY REHAB?

EXPERT TEAMS

WORKING TOGETHER TO

HELP PATIENTS

MEET GOALS

Primary care providers may recommend

pulmonary rehabilitation for patients living

with chronic lung disease or other conditions

that impact breathing and limit their activity

levels and overall quality of life.

Asthma

Chronic obstructive pulmonary

disease (COPD)

Difficulty breathing

Emphysema

Post-COVID lung damage

Respiratory issues

Chronic bronchitis

Cystic fibrosis

Heart conditions that cause breathing

problems

The pulmonary rehabilitation team includes

respiratory therapists, nurses, dieticians,

social workers, and providers working

together to personalize programs to help

patients:

Improve and manage shortness of

breath

Regain strength and independence and

improve overall quality of life

Improve their ability to do everyday

activities like getting the mail,

housework or spending time with family

PULMONARY REHAB HELPS PATIENTS

WITH CONDITIONS INCLUDING:

PULMONARY REHAB

INCLUDES:

Exercise and

strength training

Diet and nutrition

counseling

Health education

training

Breathing

techniques

Emotional

support

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