Pulmonary Rehab
Pulmonary Rehab is a medically supervised program designed to improve your lung function. It includes an individualized treatment plan with a progressive exercise program and education regarding risk factor management.
Improve Your Lung Function at Singing River
Singing River Health System operates two Pulmonary Rehabilitation clinics, one located at Singing River Medical Park in Pascagoula, and the other loaced at Ocean Springs Imaging Center in Ocean Springs.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation includes exercise classes and education about your lung disease or condition. Pulmonary Rehabilitation may help you participate in activities with less shortness of breath, as well as teach you how to “live” better with your lung condition.
Pulmonary Conditions We Treat
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a service that is designed for those who experience lung problems such as:
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Emphysema Chronic Bronchitis Bronchiectasis Sarcoidosis Pulmonary Hypertension Pulmonary Fibrosis Interstitial Lung Disease Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Surgery Lung Transplant Surgery |
Benefits of Pulmonary Rehab
Pulmonary Rehabilitation helps you to improve your quality of life. Although Pulmonary Rehabilitation can’t cure your lung disease, it can be of great benefit and you may notice improved breathing effort and less breathing problems.
Other benefits include:
- Decrease the symptoms of your disease or condition
- Ability to function better in your daily life
- Increased ability to exercise
- Decreased symptoms and better management of anxiety and depression
Pulmonary Rehabilitation allows you to make the most of the limited lung function you have.
Available Treatments
Exercise Programs
Pulmonary Rehabilitation includes medically supervised exercise programs. Exercise will help improve your endurance and muscle strength, so you’re better able to carry out daily activities.
Patients are monitored during sessions in order to keep track of their heart rate, oxygen levels, and blood pressure. Sessions are supervised by our trained staff of registered nurses and exercise physiologists. Our staff works with physicians in order to provide a progressive exercise program that’s right for you.
Dietary Counseling
Patients also have the opportunity to receive individual dietary counseling with our registered dietician in order to maintain a healthy diet today and in the future.
Medication Counseling
Patients have a pharmacist available for individual, one-on-one medication counseling.
Referral Information
A referral is required for Pulmonary Rehab. If you have been diagnosed with lung disease, then ask your physician if pulmonary rehab is right for you. If you do not have a Pulmonologist, our Pulmonology team is currently taking new patients without a referral.
Singing River Health System’s Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs are nationally certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. AACVPR-certified programs are leaders in the cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation field because they offer the most advanced practices available and have program track records of high quality patient care.
