Pulmonary rehabilitation

Research has found that pulmonary rehabilitation can help people with lung diseases stay healthier and avoid hospitalization. People participating in this program were 42% less likely to need to stay in the hospital, 37%—to have to go to the emergency room, and 20% —to die. Given these benefits and the added impact of COVID-19 on respiratory health, healthcare providers must prioritize pulmonary rehabilitation as a critical component of care for individuals with lung disease. Pulmonary rehab lasts at least 14 days and is done in special centers. Patients will receive different treatments during this time to help them breathe easier. At the start, the doctors will do a standard examination, consult a pulmonologist and rehabilitation specialist, and order additional tests (X-rays, high-resolution CT scans, and breathing function) to clarify their condition. The pulmonary rehabilitation plan includes therapy to enhance breathing, including supplemental oxygen therapy, whole lung lavage, inhalation therapy, chest muscle massage, inspiratory muscle training, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and other physical therapy. It also includes psychosocial counseling, individual exercise programs, and fitness. In addition, patients will receive help with quitting smoking. The cost of essential materials and medicines, nursing services, hospitalization, discharge medical records, and further recommendations are all covered in the listed price.