Pulmonary Rehabiliation
Call 502.868.5633We understand if you have a chronic respiratory problem, shortness of breath may be frightening, frustrating and limiting.
When your breathing has changed, your entire lifestyle and well-being may be affected. Pulmonary rehabilitation at Georgetown Community Hospital is a program for people with chronic lung conditions like COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis and other lung conditions. Our program utilizes exercise and education to help you take charge of your breathing.
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The Goals of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
- To decrease respiratory symptoms and complications
- To encourage self-management and control over daily functioning
- To improve physical conditioning and exercise performance
- To reduce the need for hospitalization and medical cost
- To improve emotional wellbeing and self-esteem
- To improve quality of life
Who can benefit from Pulmonary Rehabilitation?
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a service that is designed for individuals with breathing problems and lung disorders such as:
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Emphysema
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Bronchiectasis
- Sarcoidosis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Lung Cancer and Lung Cancer Surgery
- Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
- Before and After Lung Transplantation
- SARS (COVID-19)
- Black Lung
Our program is in operation on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; in order to participate you must obtain a referral from your physician.