{"id":10,"date":"2018-05-09T05:27:16","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T05:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/docs.mmgclients.com\/lungdocsofct\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2025-01-23T14:27:19","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T14:27:19","slug":"pulmonary-rehabilitation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/docsmedicalgroup.com\/lung-treatments\/pulmonary-rehabilitation\/","title":{"rendered":"Pulmonary Rehabilitation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Pulmonary (PULL-mun-ary) rehabilitation, also called pulmonary rehab or “PR”, is a broad program that helps improve the well-being of people who have chronic (ongoing) breathing problems.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Pulmonary Rehabilitation may benefit people who have COPD(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), sarcoidosis(sar-koy-DOE-sis), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or cystic fibrosis.<\/p> “PR” can also benefit those who are in need of lung surgery. Both before and afterwards.<\/p> PR doesn\u2019t replace medical therapy. Instead, it\u2019s used with medical therapy and may include:<\/p> PR involves a long-term commitment from the patient and a team of health care providers. The PR team may include doctors, nurses, and specialists; Including:<\/p> PR is often an outpatient program based in a hospital or clinic. Some patients also can receive PR within their homes.<\/p> \u200bWhen you start PR, your rehab team will create a plan that\u2019s tailored to your abilities and needs. You\u2019ll likely attend your PR program weekly. Your team also will expect you to follow your plan, including exercises and lifestyle changes, at home.<\/p> PR has many benefits. It can improve your ability to function and your quality of life. The program also may help relieve your breathing problems. Even if you have advanced lung disease, you can still benefit from PR.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Pulmonary Rehabilitation CT Pulmonary (PULL-mun-ary) rehabilitation, also called pulmonary rehab or “PR”, is a broad program that helps improve the well-being of people who have chronic (ongoing) breathing problems. Pulmonary Rehabilitation may benefit people who have COPD(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), sarcoidosis(sar-koy-DOE-sis), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or cystic fibrosis. “PR” can also benefit those who are in … <\/p>\n