Pulmonary Rehabilitation

A supervised exercise program designed to help improve your endurance, breathing ability, manage pulmonary symptoms, reduce hospital admissions and improve overall quality of life.

Who is eligible?

If you have the following chronic pulmonary diagnoses:

• Bronchiectasis

• COPD

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Interstitial Lung Disease

• Lung Cancer

• Pre/Post Lung Transplant

• Pulmonary Fibrosis

• Pulmonary Hypertension

• Sarcoidosis

A referral from your Pulmonologist and a qualifying Pulmonary Function Test within the last 12 months is required to begin the enrollment process.

Call 508-941-7558 for further information.

Is Pulmonary Rehabilitation Covered by Insurance?

Pulmonary Rehab is covered by most insurance companies by a qualifying diagnosis and PFT. Patients are responsible for obtaining information regarding coverage for sessions allowed and co-pay amounts.

What to expect?

Initially you will meet with a Registered Nurse and an Exercise Physiologist who will review your medical history, pulmonary disorder, current limitations and goals you may have.

Group exercise classes are held daily, Monday through Friday at scheduled times.

Patients are encouraged to participate 2-3 times per week for approximately 12 weeks.