Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Helping you manage the symptoms of your pulmonary condition

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a program that combines education and exercise classes to teach you about your lungs, like how to exercise and do activities with less shortness of breath and how to live better with your lung condition. By investing in pulmonary rehabilitation, you can rebuild lung strength and enjoy a full and active life.

Education and exercise remain key elements in the success of treating people with pulmonary problems. At Adventist Health Bakersfield, we also prepare people for heart and lung transplants, as well as lung reduction surgery.

Who is eligible for pulmonary rehabilitation

Patients with a wide variety of pulmonary conditions are great candidates for rehabilitation. The symptoms of any condition or illness that affects your ability to breathe or use your lungs can be addressed through this program.

Pulmonary rehabilitation is often provided for patients with:

• COPD
• Emphysema
• Chronic bronchitis
• Asthma
• Lung cancer
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Cystic fibrosis

Your pulmonary rehabilitation team

Your pulmonary rehabilitation team includes doctors, nurses, physical and respiratory therapists, dietitians, and exercise specialists. We will develop a customized plan for your rehabilitation, taking your unique needs into consideration.