Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Exercise and support to help you breathe better
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Pulmonary Therapy to Help You Breathe Better
If you have a chronic lung disease, pulmonary rehabilitation can help you breathe better.
At Lahey Clinic, you get personalized education and guidance from respiratory and exercise experts. You will improve your independence, stamina, and quality of life.
What is Pulmonary Rehab?
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a structured program. You attend supervised classes over several weeks.
You learn:
- About your lung disease
- Breathing techniques to improve efficiency
- How to conserve energy to reduce fatigue
- How to safely exercise and build strength
- How to manage symptoms with medicine and nutrition
- Where to get support for anxiety, depression and stress associated with chronic breathing problems
Who Needs Pulmonary Therapy?
Your doctor may recommend pulmonary exercise and therapy if you have a condition that makes breathing difficult.
These conditions include:
- Chronic obstructive lung disease (chronic bronchitis and emphysema)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Interstitial lung disease
- Lung cancer
- Pulmonary hypertension
Depending on your condition, you may also benefit from cardiovascular rehabilitation.
What To Expect
When you come to Lahey for pulmonary rehab, you get care from a team of experts.
Your exercise sessions are closely monitored by a:
- Exercise physiologist
- Medical director
- Registered nurse
- Respiratory therapist
Your care team designs a rehab plan just for you. Exercises are chosen to help you increase strength and build endurance without feeling breathless.
Your care team monitors your oxygen saturation levels and heart rate as you exercise.
Benefits of Pulmonary Rehab
Your rehab therapy team at Lahey with teach you how to exercise safely so you can:
- Achieve a higher level of fitness
- Increase muscle strength and endurance
- Manage your symptoms and avoid hospital visits
- Perform daily tasks with less fatigue and breathlessness
Over time, your quality of life will improve so you can do the things you enjoy.
