The Pulmonary Rehabilitation program at Excela Health is designed to improve
the health and quality of life for patients with lung and vascular disease.
The multidisciplinary program focuses on the highest level of pulmonary
fitness possible, as well as education, nutrition counseling, support
and more. A comprehensive review of your medical, dietary, social and
psychological concerns leads the way toward plotting the best course of
treatment for you.
Who Benefits from Pulmonary Rehabilitation?
Those benefitting from the program are those with:
Emphysema
Chronic bronchitis
Asthma
Other lung diseases
The supervised, eight- to 12-week program includes:
Education
Exercise
The program helps to improve muscles, the ability to exercise, and can
increase activities of daily living. While we understand the difficulties
of exercise for some, we also recognize the importance of exercise to
make those improvements.
Need more information?
A physician referral is needed for pulmonary rehabilitation or, our staff
can help you get a referral. For more information call:
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