Respiratory Care

Rehabilitation for pulmonary patients is an 8-week program of structured and monitored physical conditioning and education designed to help participants with lung disease lead more active and enjoyable lives. Through exercise and education, participants can take control of their disease.

The program is overseen by a board-certified pulmonary physician and is carried out by a respiratory care practitioner and physical therapist. After receiving an individualized program of exercise, participants join a group of people with similar conditions for exercise and education sessions that occur twice each week. Progress is recorded at each visit and formally re-evaluated in the middle and at the end of the program.

For more information, please call (603) 580-7921.

Helpful Links:

American Lung Association
RadiologyInfo 

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Pulmonary Maintenance Program

The Pulmonary Maintenance Program is a supervised exercise/education program targeting those with respiratory disease.   As an active participant in this fitness program, you will learn how to exercise safely and receive education regarding effective lifetime management of your respiratory disease. This is a medically directed program with sessions being provided by a registered nurse and exercise specialist.  Many individuals continue in this program upon completion of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation program.

Individuals may be referred directly by their physicians or self-referred (a referral will be sent to your health care provider by the program staff).  For more information, please call the Cardiovascular Rehabilitation/Wellness Services, 580-6149.