Our specialty-trained staff designs individualized rehabilitation plans including therapy, education and exercise to help you achieve your maximum breathing potential. 

Conditions That Benefit from Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary rehabilitation is used to treat many lung issues, including:

  • COPD
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
  • Lung cancer
  • Lung transplant
  • Lung volume reduction surgery
  • Post-COVID-19 conditions

The three main goals of pulmonary rehabilitation are to help you:

  1. Learn how to manage your disease.
  2. Help you feel better.
  3. Implement lifestyle changes for the long term. 

Our certified staff combines state-of-the-art exercise equipment with individualized patient education and exercise guidelines for the best possible outcomes.

Each of our locations is certified through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. 

Managing Chronic Breathing Problems

To manage chronic breathing problems, you must learn to use breathing muscles more efficiently. You need to learn to recognize symptoms and improve general health and conditioning. Our pulmonary rehabilitation staff works with you to develop strategies and exercises to accomplish this. Our program includes:

  • Education: How the lungs work and how to most effectively use medications.
  • Managing symptoms: The importance of early treatment, relaxation techniques and how to conserve energy and prevent infection.
  • Breathing retraining: Cough techniques and exercises allow for easier breathing.
  • Exercise training: How to improve muscle strength and endurance to achieve the best possible physical condition.

What You Can Expect During Pulmonary Rehabilitation

The goal of pulmonary rehabilitation is to help you learn how to manage your disease, ultimately helping you feel better and implement healthier lifestyle changes. Pulmonary rehabilitation uses aerobic exercise and resistance training to build up the strength and stamina in your lungs. 

Elements of pulmonary rehabilitation may include: 

  • Monitored/supervised exercise
  • Patient education about a condition and how to manage it
  • Assistance with smoking cessation
  • Stress reduction/management
  • Nutritional guidance 

On a more basic level, the program provides inpatient, outpatient and maintenance services, such as:

  • Breathing retraining
  • Cough management
  • Energy conservation
  • Medication education
  • Stress and anxiety management 

With regular attendance, a pulmonary rehabilitation program will generally consist of 24 to 36 sessions over a 12-week period. You will receive an individualized treatment plan that will help you meet specific goals throughout the program. Through regular attendance of rehabilitation, you will progress to your best ability.

Convenient Locations

Find a pulmonary rehabilitation location near you. A physician referral is required, as well as a qualifying diagnosis.

Insurance Coverage 

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a necessary part of your treatment and is covered under most insurance plans. 

Virtual Visits Are Available

Safe and convenient virtual visits by video let you get the care you need via a mobile device, tablet or computer wherever you are. We'll assess your condition and develop a treatment plan right away. To schedule a virtual visit, call 414-777-7700.

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Recognized as High Performing by U.S. News & World Report

Froedtert Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in three adult specialties and 15 procedures and conditions, including pulmonology and lung surgery, lung cancer surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia care.