Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center's pulmonary rehabilitation program offers an individualized outpatient program focused on improving the quality of life for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Our medically-supervised program offers monitored exercise, educational training and emotional support for adults with emphysema, asthma, chronic bronchitis, bonchiectasis and other lung disorders.
Program Objectives
We are committed to assisting you in leading a more productive, independent and healthy lifestyle. Upon receiving a physician referral, you will be scheduled to meet with our respiratory therapist or registered nurse for an interview and assessment. The program will be thoroughly explained and your individual goal plan will be compiled. Our team of professionals will design a program to meet your specific needs and goals. Sessions will be scheduled at this time. Typically the sessions are three times a week for 12 weeks, and each session lasts approximately an hour.
Goals of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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Improvement in level of activity and quality of life
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Prevention and treatment of complications
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Increased understanding of the disease
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Improvement of cardiopulmonary function
Benefits of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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Improvement in overall quality of life
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Decreased emergency room visits and hospital stays
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Reduction in shortness of breath, cough and other symptoms
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Increased physical strength, endurance and exercise tolerance
Qualifications for Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)/spirometry within the last 12 months
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FEV1 of less than 65% of predicted
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FVC/FEV1% of less than 65% of predicted
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DLCO less than 65% of predicted
Program Cost
The pulmonary rehabilitation program at BCedar Park Regional Medical Center is covered by most health insurance plans, including Medicare. If a private insurance company covers you, you should verify coverage with your carrier. For more information, call (512) 528-7167.