What is Pulmonary Rehabilitation?
3/11/2025
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a medically supervised program that helps improve the health and well-being of people who have lung problems and is designed to help alleviate the symptoms of chronic lung diseases. The Newberry Health team will guide you through physical exercises (tailored to your fitness level), provide education, and teach breathing techniques to help you manage daily activities more easily.
Chronic lung diseases can cause the muscles involved in breathing to weaken. As a result, you may experience shortness of breath and other symptoms that limit your ability to move or be as active as you would like. This can lead to a cycle of decreased activity, further muscle weakness, and worsening symptoms. Pulmonary rehabilitation helps break this cycle by getting you moving again at a pace suited to your abilities. While it won’t cure the lung disease, you may experience fewer breathing difficulties, increased strength, and an overall improvement in your quality of life.
Pulmonary Rehab Includes:
- Exercise training and breathing techniques
- Education on topics such as lung function and disease process T
- he role of medication and inhalers
- How to “live” better with your lung condition and manage your lung condition and shortness of breath
- Nutrition and lifestyle change
Who can benefit from Pulmonary Rehab? Pulmonary rehabilitation is beneficial for anyone suffering from chronic lung diseases, including:
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Post Covid
- Pneumonia Asthma
- COPD
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Cystic fibrosis
- And more
By attending Pulmonary Rehab, you can prevent future hospital stays and reduce the risk of complications. Throughout the Pulmonary Rehab program, you will meet others with similar lung problems and be able to share your concerns and successes. Call us today for more information or to schedule an appointment: (803) 405-7484