Pulmonary Rehab Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a comprehensive program for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Our goal is to help patients improve their quality of life and reduce the severity of their symptoms. Each participant receives a plan tailored to their individual needs that includes exercise and educational components. You, or someone you know, could benefit greatly from pulmonary rehabilitation. Our program is designed for adults who are increasingly limited in their everyday activities due to emphysema, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung surgery and environmental or occupational lung disease.
CHRISTUS Health is unique because it is an individualized pulmonary rehab program that occurs in a group setting. Participants build relationships with other members of the group and our program helps promote social interaction and emotional well-being.
Pulmonary rehabilitation incorporates physical reconditioning, self-care education, and breathing exercises and techniques that will improve your ability to carry out your daily activities. It also helps reduce the risks and complications of lung irritation and/or infection.
You will need a signed program referral or prescription from your doctor in order to participate in pulmonary rehabilitation. The referral and other information regarding your physical condition links us to your doctor so that we may work together to provide you with the best possible care. You may need to undergo a limited physical examination and diagnostic tests. Your doctor will decide whether you are able to participate and may order any of the following:
