Pulmonary Rehabilitation

The primary goal of pulmonary rehabilitation is to help patients experiencing lung problems feel better and implement lifestyle changes. Click here to find a pulmonary rehabilitation program near you by searching the AACVPR Program Directory. Typical pulmonary rehabilitation programs include:

• Monitored and supervised exercises
• Education about your pulmonary condition, control of symptoms, medications, and oxygen
• Assistance with smoking cessation
• Stress reduction and/or management techniques sessions
• Nutritional guidance

Those who benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation include those with a history of:

• COPD (Emphysema or chronic bronchitis)
• Bronchiectasis
• Sarcoidosis
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Interstitial lung disease
• Lung cancer and lung cancer surgery
• Lung volume reduction surgery
• Pre and post lung transplantation
• Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

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General Resources

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Managing Stress and Depression

Smoking Cessation

Oxygen

Nutrition

Mesothelioma

Diabetes Management and Prevention

Other