Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to help individuals with chronic lung conditions improve their breathing, increase strength and endurance and enhance their overall quality of life. Through personalized exercise, education and support, our team helps you manage your condition, reduce symptoms and stay as active and independent as possible.

Whether you are living with a chronic lung disease or recovering from a respiratory illness or procedure, pulmonary rehabilitation can help you breathe easier and improve your daily life.

Benefits of Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary rehabilitation can help you:

  • Improve your breathing efficiency
  • Reduce shortness of breath during daily activities
  • Increase strength and endurance
  • Improve your ability to exercise safely
  • Gain confidence in managing your lung condition
  • Reduce fatigue
  • Improve your overall quality of life
  • Learn healthy habits to support long-term lung health

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Criteria

Pulmonary rehabilitation may be appropriate for individuals with a physician referral and one of the following qualifying conditions:

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • COVID-19 side effects
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Lung transplant
  • Zephyr valve placement

Eligibility may vary based on your medical history and insurance coverage.

What to Expect

Your pulmonary rehabilitation journey begins with a comprehensive evaluation to assess your current health, breathing ability and exercise tolerance. Based on your assessment, our team develops a personalized rehabilitation plan designed to meet your individual needs and goals.

Throughout the program, you will participate in supervised exercise sessions while learning practical strategies to better manage your lung condition. Your progress is monitored closely, and your care plan is adjusted as your strength and endurance improve.

Locations

Pulmonary rehabilitation services are available at:

Referral Information

A physician referral is required to participate in pulmonary rehabilitation.

If you think pulmonary rehabilitation may benefit you, speak with your primary care provider or pulmonologist. Our team is happy to answer questions and help guide you through the referral and scheduling process.

Get Started

You need a doctor’s referral for rehabilitation at St. Bernards. For help getting a referral, call our rehabilitation team at 870.207.7750.

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