PULMONARY REHABILITATION -

Pulmonary rehabilitation, also known as pulmonary rehab or PR, or respiratory rehabilitation. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a program of education and exercise to increase awareness about your lungs and its diseases. It will not cure your lung disease, but you may notice fewer breathing problems, more strength and an improved quality of life. You’ll become stronger by increasing your level of fitness. Exercising your lungs and muscles helps you to be more active so you can enjoy more. It may even decrease the need for hospital visits. It is helpful for chronic breathing problems.

PULMONARY CONDITIONS -

COPD
Emphysema
Chronic bronchitis
Interstitial lung disease
Pulmonary fibrosis
Lung cancer
Lung surgery
Asthma.
Cystic fibrosis
Pulmonary hypertension
Improve shortness of breath

BENEFITS OF PULMONARY REHABILITATION -

To reduce symptoms
To improve knowledge of lung condition and promote self-management
To increase muscle strength and endurance
To increase exercise tolerance
To reduce length of hospital stay
To help to function better in day-to-day life.
To help in managing anxiety and depression

WHAT DOES PULMONARY REHABILITATION INCLUDES? -

Exercise training.
Nutritional counseling.
Education about your disease and how to manage it.
Breathing strategies.
Psychological counseling.