Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Services Offered
A multidisciplinary team approach provides services that meet the individual needs of each patient:
- Education on lung disease
- Individualized exercise programs
- Education on recognizing signs and symptoms of infection
- Instruction in airway clearance and bronchial hygiene techniques
- Breathing retraining, relaxation techniques and energy conservation
- Instruction on the proper use of medication
- Ways to avoid irritants
- Evaluation and instruction in oxygen therapy
- Nutrition instruction
- Social services including advanced directives
- Psychological services including anxiety and depression management
- Education for independent living and self care
- Home functional maintenance programs
- Referral for community services
For more information about University Specialty Hospital's programs and services, call (410) 328-1875. To arrange a tour, call (410) 547-8500, x454.
