Bethesda Heart Hospital

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary rehabilitation is available to all patients with disruptions in function associated with shortness of breath and diseases of the lung. Research has substantially documented the benefits of an exercise program for pulmonary patients.

The benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation include:

• Decreased symptoms
• Improved quality of life
• Decreased utilization of medical services
• Increased exercise tolerance
• Enhanced independence in daily living activities

Licensed therapists work with you to meet your individual needs. The program involves a series of one-hour sessions that include exercise and will assist you by:

Improving your understanding of:

• The basics of lung disease
• Types of treatment
• Medical tests used for diagnosis

Increasing activity tolerance and enhancing quality of life through:

• Breathing techniques to help control and relieve breathlessness, panic and slowing respiratory rate
• Bronchial hygiene to ensure optimal air flow

Providing tools necessary to adapt to limitations and improve performance of self-care activities. These may include:

• Energy conservation
• Simplifying work tasks
• Relaxation and pacing techniques
• Adaptive equipment

Commonly referred diagnoses include:

• Emphysema
• Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Asthma
• Chronic Bronchitis
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Our team of rehabilitation professionals is committed to successfully meeting your goals and helping you improve your quality of life. We will keep you informed about the latest advances in pulmonary rehabilitation as they develop.

For more information, contact Bethesda Pulmonary Rehabilitation at (561)374-5469.
Bethesda Pulmonary Rehabilitation has two convenient locations: