Benefits of Pulmonary
Chronic lung conditions like asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can make every day a challenge.
We also rehabilitate patients recovering from thoracic trauma and respiratory surgery, among other pulmonary procedures to define a customized recovery plan to fit your needs.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
At WhidbeyHealth, our evidence-based, multidisciplinary pulmonary rehabilitation program is designed to help patients rebuild strength, decrease symptoms and enable you to enjoy a healthier, active life.
Benefits of Pulmonary
Pulmonary rehabilitation following an event is key to helping you rebuild strength and ultimately return to a healthier, active lifestyle.
- Helps gain control of your breathing
- Offers education about lung problems, medications, breathing techniques and nutrition
- Improves your strength and endurance through a monitored exercise program
- Offers tips and techniques to handle stress, anxiety and shortness of breath
- May reduce your visits to the medical center for breathing problems
Diagnoses Helped
Pulmonary rehabilitation may be the right choice for you if you have had one of the following diagnoses. Talk to your primary care provider if you have:
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Asthma/Asthmatic Bronchitis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Restrictive Lung Diseases
- Lung Cancer
- Before/After Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Hypertension
Getting Started
Getting Started
Ask your physician if cardiac rehabilitation is right for you. Referrals are required to participate in Cardiac Rehabilitation.
We will verify your insurance benefits before you start the program to ensure that you know your costs are covered.
Visit Financial Services for more information regarding our financial services, policies, help estimating the cost of your visit/procedure and financial assistance programs.
Medicare and other insurance plans often pay for all or a portion of this program.
Pulmonary education sessions are every Tuesday and Thursday for 30 minutes.
Exercise sessions are Tuesday and Thursday for one hour.
Contact Us: To learn more or to schedule an initial evaluation, please call 360.678.7656 ext. 5804.
Receiving Care Off-Island? If you're primary care provider or pulmonologist is off-island don't fret! A referral is all that is needed to get your rehabilitation process started. WhidbeyHealth offers our rehabilitation services to all of Whidbey Island, providing exceptional care, close to home.