Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Exercise & Education to Improve Your Quality of Life

When you have a lung condition, it can be hard to do things that used to be easy. Climbing a flight of stairs, golfing, keeping up with your children or grandchildren, or even brushing your hair can be challenging for a person with a chronic lung disease. Along with helpful information about your lung disease or diagnosis, participants in Wellstar’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation learn how to do activities with less shortness of breath and live better with their lung condition.

Pulmonary rehabilitation is designed for people with pulmonary lung conditions.

Exercise is key

Pulmonary rehabilitation includes monitored and supervised physical activity tailored to your needs. Regular exercise will help improve endurance and muscle strength, making everyday activities easier.

Learn to live better

This program also offers helpful tips and education, including:

• Breathing techniques to control shortness of breath
• Information about your disease, treatment options and chronic
  disease coping strategies
• How to maintain healthy behaviors, such as smoking cessation
  and healthy nutrition
• Medications, including drug interactions, side effects, using an
  inhaler and self-care techniques
• Understanding and using oxygen therapy
• Progressive relaxation and stress management techniques