WhatPulmonaryRehabilitation?
Pulmonaryrehabilitationisacomprehensiveprogram ofcaredesignedtoimprovelunghealth,reduce symptoms,andimprovequalityoflifeforpeoplewith lungconditions
monaryRehabilitation psCOPDPatients?
ChronicObstructivePulmonary Disease(COPD)isaprogressive lungdisorderthatischaracterized bydifficultybreathing,causedby factors,includingsmoking,air pollution,andgenetics
PulmonaryrehabilitationhelpsCOPD patientsmanagetheirsymptomsby increasingtheirlungcapacityby teachingthemproperbreathing techniques&exercisesdesignedto strengthentheirrespiratorymuscles
CommonExercises&Techniques
Aerobicexercises
Strengthtraining
Posturaldrainage
BenefitsofP
forAllPatients
Canhelppatientswithotherlung disorders,suchasasthma,cystic fibrosis,andbronchiectasis TheprimarybenefitofPRis improvedlungcapacity By strengtheningtherespiratory muscles,patientscanbreathe easierandmoreefficiently
TipsforaSuccessful Recovery
Followyourdoctor'sinstructionsBesuretofollowyourdoctor's instructionsforPRcarefully Listentoyourbody-Don'tpush yourselftoohard Ifyou'refeeling fatiguedorshortofbreath,takea break
Makeaplan-Makeaplanfor yourPRprogramandsticktoit Staymotivated-Keepapositive attitudeandstaymotivated
Benefitsindividualswhohave difficultybreathingduetoother conditions,suchasheartfailure orobesity
PRcanalsohelppatients managetheirsymptoms,improve theiroverallqualityoflife,and reducetheirriskofhospitalization