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Pulmonary Rehabilitation is one of the most important things you can do to help manage chronic lung diseases. It is designed to help you regain control of your breathing and improve your quality of life as you go through your day-to-day activities. At Mercy Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Fort Smith, we provide you with the knowledge and power to better manage your disease and your life. Our staff includes respiratory therapists, registered nurses, exercise physiologists and dieticians, and is supervised by a physician. All services require a physician referral and follow physician orders.
Conditions or procedures that may benefit from Pulmonary Rehabilitation include:
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD)
Chronic Bronchitis
Sarcoidosis
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Lung Cancer
Benefits from Pulmonary Rehab include:
Controlled shortness of breath
Controlled panic and anxiety attacks
Improved strength and endurance
Improved exercise tolerance
Reduced hospital visits
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