Waverly Health Center offers a pulmonary rehab program for people with long-term lung conditions. Sessions are held on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. The length of the program varies, based on your doctor’s order. To join our pulmonary rehab program, talk with your doctor. They can give you a referral to our program.
What is pulmonary rehab?
Pulmonary rehab is a program for people with long-term lung conditions such as
- long-term bronchitis
- asthma
- emphysema
- pulmonary hypertension
- bronchiectasis
- interstitial lung disease
The program contains teaching, control of medicines, exercise, breathing retraining, diet counseling and emotional support.
How will pulmonary rehab help me?
The purpose of a pulmonary rehab program is to help people lead a full, satisfying life. It helps restore them to their highest possible functional ability.
What should I look for in a pulmonary rehab program?
Look for a program that is designed exactly for people with lung problems. The program should be run by health care providers who have experience in caring for people with long-term lung conditions. The classes should be tailored to your exact needs.
Become a Patient
Most insurance companies will pay some or most of the cost of the program. Please check with your insurance to find out what they will pay.
