Pulmonary Rehabilitation, also known as PR, is a program for people who have chronic breathing problems. The program is recommended to go along with your medical treatment, as it does not replace it.
Patients with lung disease cannot often do their day-to-day tasks because of their daily medications. Many of these patients that are experiencing shortness of breath also have a diagnosis of COPD and other chronic lung diseases.
There are options to do the program in a hospital, clinic or even your home. Discuss with your healthcare team to find the best ways to help your symptoms, increase your ability to exercise, and make it easier to do your daily activities. PR has helped many patients with their ability to function, improving their quality of life.