Designed for individuals with chronic respiratory conditions like COPD or asthma.
Issues Covered in Pulmonary Rehabilitation:
🔹 Chronic Lung Diseases
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Asthma (moderate to severe, poorly controlled)
- Bronchiectasis
🔹 Post-COVID or Post-Infection Lung Damage
- Long COVID symptoms (breathlessness, fatigue)
- Reduced lung function after pneumonia or ARDS
- Pulmonary fibrosis following viral or bacterial infections
🔹 Pulmonary Function Deficits
- Low oxygen levels during activity (hypoxemia)
- Shallow or inefficient breathing
- Reduced lung capacity and chest wall expansion
- Frequent shortness of breath (dyspnea) during minimal exertion
🔹 Pre & Post-Operative Pulmonary Rehab
- Before or after lung surgery (lobectomy, pneumonectomy)
- Before or after heart surgery to improve lung capacity
- Post-ICU recovery from respiratory support (ventilator, oxygen therapy)
🔹 Respiratory Muscle Weakness
- Deconditioning of chest and diaphragm muscles
- Fatigue during talking, walking, or eating
- Difficulty clearing mucus (ineffective coughing)
🔹 Airway Clearance Issues
- Chronic mucus production
- Ineffective cough reflex
- Risk of chest infections due to mucus buildup
🔹 Impact on Daily Life
- Breathlessness affecting basic activities (walking, bathing, dressing)
- Fear of breathlessness causing inactivity
- Anxiety and depression linked to breathing difficulties
- Reduced quality of life or social isolation
Therapies We Use in Pulmonary Rehab at BookMyRehab:
- Breathing retraining techniques (diaphragmatic, pursed-lip)
- Airway clearance techniques (chest PT, flutter devices, coughing exercises)
- Inspiratory muscle training (IMT)
- Oxygen monitoring and guided exercise
- Endurance and strength training
- Posture correction and thoracic mobility exercises
- Relaxation and energy conservation techniques
- Education on medication and inhaler use
- Psychological support and lifestyle coaching
Our Pulmonary Rehab Goals:
- Improve breathing efficiency and reduce breathlessness
- Increase stamina and strength
- Restore independence in daily life
- Reduce hospitalizations and flare-ups
- Improve emotional well-being and confidence
🌬️ “Breathe Easier, Live Stronger — with BookMyRehab.”