About the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Pulmonary Rehabilitation is an important way to reduce the impact of chronic lung disease. The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at the University of Michigan Health System is an eight week program, where experts provide a supportive, attentive, and compassionate environment to help individuals with pulmonary disease improve their lives. If you have a breathing disorder, you may be a candidate for the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. Adults diagnosed with chronic lung diseases may benefit from this type of therapy, as would those who are considering or have undergone lung surgery including lung transplantation.

The Benefits of Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Patients who attend the eight-week program take away many ways to improve their breathing. The benefits of the program include:

• Increased exercise tolerance
• Reduced anxiety and depression associated with pulmonary disease
• Information about lung disease, treatment options, and coping strategies
• Methods to control and alleviate breathing difficulties

Getting Started

To enroll in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, you must be referred by your physician. Call your doctor and ask for a referral. For more information about the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at the University of MIchigan, Call 734-998-8723

Harmonica Class

Playing the harmonica is fun and great exercise for your lungs. Join one of our classes and learn to play while keeping your lungs healthy. Learn more about the benefits of playing the harmonica. (Windows Media Player File .wmv)