Pulmonary rehabilitation is a medically supervised program for people who have chronic lung diseases. It may also be used before or after lung surgery. Some of the lung conditions of participants include:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitis
- Interstitial lung disease, such as sarcoidosis and fibrosis
- Cystic fibrosis
The goals of pulmonary rehabilitation are to help people:
- Have less symptoms and fewer complications
- Need less emergency department visits and hospital stays
- Improve their daily function
- Be as independent as possible
- Have a better quality of life