Pulmonary (Lung) conditions

Pulmonary rehabilitation can help address the symptoms of chronic lung conditions through exercise, education and support.

The program is run by a specialist team who work together to develop a program that meets your individual needs and goals.

Who can benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation?

Individuals following a recent pulmonary episode, lung or thoracic surgery Individuals with chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), emphysema, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer

The program aims to:

• Increase confidence in managing ongoing symptoms and teaches self-management skills.
• Improve overall quality of life including increased participation in physical and social activities.
• Reduce symptoms of breathlessness and fatigue by improving the ability to exercise and learn pacing and energy conservation strategies.
• Regain strength and endurance that may have been lost as a result of inactivity and steroid-induced muscle weakness.
• Target mood disturbances such as anxiety and depression and provide practical coping strategies and counselling.

The following areas are also addressed as part of the pulmonary rehabilitation program: community supports home oxygen therapy home set-up and support services medications and their use nutrition sputum clearance techniques.

Program type:

Inpatient

Outpatient

Available at:

Referring to rehabilitation services

Online referral form and contact details for Epworth rehabilitation services.