Lung diseases are one of the most serious conditions gripping our country. Most of the time, human activities like smoking and other activities that aggravate air pollution contribute to these deadly Lung diseases.
Our pulmonary rehabilitation services include providing excellent care for asthma rehabilitation, COPD rehabilitation, and lung rehabilitation among others.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – An umbrella term used to describe progressive irreversible conditions that cause blocking of airflow
- Asthma – A chronic condition that also causes blocking of airflow but is reversible
- Cystic fibrosis – A progressive genetic condition that causes repeated limited lung infections
- Intrinsic lung diseases such as asbestosis, silicosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and sarcoidosis cause progressive lung stiffness and prevent expansion due to the problem in the lungs itself
- Extrinsic lung diseases such as neuromuscular diseases, kyphoscoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis, and surgical removal of lung tissue also prevent lungs from expanding but the causes are external like weakness in the breathing muscle, bony abnormality, etc
Symptoms
Symptoms that are commonly noted in individuals with a pulmonary condition are :
- Breathing problems in adults
- Easy fatigability
- Reduced breathing capacity and dysfunctional breathing pattern
- Chronic cough and inability to clear phlegm
- Poor endurance
- Muscle weakness
- Difficulty in walking or performing daily activities when these symptoms are severe, leading to poor quality of life
Expectations of Recovery
The goal of this program is to improve lung function, reduce symptoms such as fatigue and breathing difficulty, manage secretions (phlegm) better and improve breathing capacity, muscle strength, and endurance. It also helps to improve walking and perform other physical activities more efficiently. Studies have shown that pulmonary rehabilitation program can decrease complications and hospitalization caused due to pulmonary conditions.