What Is Pulmonary Rehabilitation?
If you have trouble breathing, you know what an impact it has on your daily activities. Pulmonary rehabilitation is designed to help treat and manage chronic lung conditions and improve quality of life. Pulmonary rehabilitation is recommended for people with lung problems who experience frequent shortness of breath and cannot perform daily activities even when using medication. Bronson Pulmonary Rehabilitation offers personalized treatment, education and exercise plans at our locations in Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and South Haven.
You can receive treatments for lung conditions like:
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic bronchitis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Emphysema
- Interstitial lung disease
A pulmonary rehabilitation team often includes doctors, nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, exercise specialists and dieticians. Together, these health professionals create a personal program to meet your specific needs.
The goals of pulmonary rehabilitation include:
- Reduce and control breathing problems and other symptoms.
- Learn more about your disease, treatment options and coping strategies.
- Learn how to manage your disease and reduce your dependence on health professionals.
There are many benefits that you can experience upon completion of the program, such as:
- Improved quality of life
- Increased ability to exercise
- Decreased symptoms of your disease or condition
- Improved management of anxiety and depression
Nationally Certified Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) recognizes programs for their commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care. Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Battle Creek has been AACVPR certified since 2004 and Bronson Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Kalamazoo has been certified since it opened in 2017.
Since 2022, none of the patients who completed the pulmonary rehab program at Bronson Battle Creek have had to be readmitted to the hospital for pulmonary care.
Program Improves Strength For Many
After getting COVID in December 2021 and spending a month in the hospital, Joe was placed on 3 liters of oxygen daily. His primary care doctor referred him to Bronson Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Battle Creek. Joe worked with the program providers for 36 sessions doing exercises, learning new methods of completing tasks and working through a treatment plan.
“Pulmonary rehab has helped me get off oxygen and build back my muscles that were weakened. It also built up my self-esteem and gave me the confidence to overcome this sickness. I regained mental, physical and emotional strength. I am very thankful for the providers in the program who reassured me along the way that the impossible is possible.”
For individuals struggling with breathing and lung issues, pulmonary rehabilitation can be life-changing. Talk to your doctor to see if pulmonary rehabilitation is right for you. You must have a physician referral for pulmonary rehabilitation. Learn more at bronsonhealth.com/services/respiratory-care.
