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Pulmonary Rehabilitation
2 Jack Foster Drive
Shenandoah, Iowa
(712) 246-7104

Taking a deep breath of fresh morning air, or a leisurely evening stroll, is something most of us take for granted.  But for sufferers of chronic lung disease, those simple pleasures are not possible.

In recognizing the debilitating effects of chronic obstructive lung disease--asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis and others--the Pulmonary Rehab team has one goal in mind--to assist patients to improve the quality of their lives through improved breathing.

To help control shortness of breath, participants learn breathing techniques to make day to day living easier.

 

Other topics covered in education sessions include:

  • Nutrition
  • Medication
  • Stress Management
  • Relaxation Skills
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Lung Disease Processes
  • Oxygen Administration & Safety

A personalized exercise program is prescribed to improve lung efficiency, physical endurance and muscle strength.