Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Once enrolled, we will meet with you to evaluate your medical history and lifestyle. Our respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists and social workers will design an individualized program, typically consisting of 24, 90-minute sessions.You’ll learn to manage and improve respiratory challenges with: Breathing mechanics Community resources & support Diet & nutrition Energy conservation Equipment Fluid intake Medications Smoking cessation

Improve Your Quality of Life With Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Don’t let chronic lung problems limit your lifestyle and leave you feeling winded and fatigued. Get back the highest level of activity possible. The Grand View Hospital Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is accredited through the AACVRP (American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation) and can help you relieve symptoms, increase health and fitness and improve quality of life. A program consisting of education, exercise and breathing retraining will be designed especially for you.

Pulmonary rehabilitation is often beneficial for people with chronic lung problems, such as:

• Emphysema
• Asthma
• Chronic bronchitis
• Bronchiectasis
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Occupational lung disease
• Environmental lung disease
• Sarcoidosis

For more information, please contact Pulmonary Rehabilitation at 215-453-3250.

Breathe Easy
If you struggle with shortness of breath, live a sedentary lifestyle or have difficulty clearing mucus from your lungs due to a chronic lung disease, you may be a candidate for pulmonary rehabilitation.

Admission
A physician’s referral is required for admission to the pulmonary rehabilitation program, so consult with your doctor. If you do not currently have a physician and would like help finding one, contact the Grand View Health Line at 215-453-9676

Fees and Insurance
Medicare, Medical Assistance and most major insurance companies cover all or part of the cost of the program.We encourage you to contact your insurance company for information regarding your coverage.