The objective of pulmonary rehabilitation is to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from chronic lung disease, moderate lung disease, and acute lung disease after a surgery.
National pulmonary awareness week is observed to educate people on the nature of disease, how they can improve physical and psychological functions, reduce symptoms as well as decrease disability.
The rehabilitation program compromises structured exercises, lifestyle modification, nutritional counseling, breathing techniques, goal setting, there by giving the patients confidence to live a normal life despite physical limitations.
An individualized exercise plan is prescribed based on the lung capacity test results, exercise tests, physical complaints etc. Outpatient and home-based rehabilitation programs are available according to the patient’s needs