Donate
Contact Us
Careers
Pay a Bill
Get Care
MyChart
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
If you're recovering from lung surgery or living with a lung condition that limits your daily activity, improve your quality of life with pulmonary rehabilitation at Essentia Health. You can count on us to help you breathe and function better.
Ask for a Referral
Benefits of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Participating in a pulmonary rehabilitation program may help you:
- Function better in your daily life
- Increase your strength and ability to walk or exercise
- Decrease symptoms of your lung disease or condition
- Cope with anxiety, stress, and depression
- Learn methods for managing your breathing difficulties
Team-Based Care
Count on personalized care and support from your pulmonary rehabilitation care team which may include:
- Pulmonologists
- Nurses
- Respiratory therapists
- Physical and occupational therapists
- Dietitians
- Psychologists
- Social workers.
Personalized Care Plan
Take part in outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation at an Essentia hospital or clinic near you. You’ll start with an assessment of your health and abilities. Based on your assessment, you and your care team will develop a personalized care plan to address your needs.
Your care plan may include:
- Breathing strategies
- Education
- Managing your lung disease and respiratory conditions
- Effects of smoking on your treatment
- Communication with others about your condition
- When to call your doctor
- Exercise
- Lifestyle changes
- Nutrition counseling
- Therapy to manage anxiety, stress, and learn relaxation techniques
- Medication management
- Respiratory equipment, oxygen, and inhalers
Paying for Care
Most insurance companies cover pulmonary rehabilitation. Check with your health insurance company to verify coverage.
You Can Quit
Get the help you need to quit smoking and breathe easier.
-
Pulmonary Medicine
Breathe easier and enjoy a better quality of life with lung and breathing care from expert pulmonologists, or lung doctors, at Essentia Health.