Cuidado pulmonar
El cuidado pulmonar brinda tratamiento para afecciones pulmonares y respiratorias, y ofrece tratamiento a pacientes con afecciones que causan problemas respiratorios o que afectan la salud de los pulmones. Puede recibir cuidado pulmonar para el asma, la bronquitis y ciertas alergias.
Pulmonologists in Weatherford, Texas
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a comprehensive outpatient program to serve the needs of chronic lung disease patients in Weatherford and surrounding communities.
Patients work to slow down and minimize the progression of the debilitating symptoms of lung disease to improve their day-to-day lives and restore the ability to function independently.
Sessions are conducted three times a week for seven to eight weeks. Each session is 60 to 90 minutes.
Items covered in pulmonary rehabilitation
- Exercise training: lower body, upper body and ventilatory muscle training
- Psychosocial support
- Educational programs
- Control breathing difficulties and other symptoms
- Treatment options and coping strategies
- How to maintain healthy behaviors: smoking cessation, good nutrition and exercise
Whether you have a chronic respiratory system disease or are experiencing disabling symptoms, such as shortness of breath, cough and/or mucus production, pulmonary rehabilitation may help.
A physician’s order is required to begin rehabilitation. Call (682) 582-1661 for more information. Orders can be sent by fax to (833) 502-8908.
Finding our services
Pulmonary rehabilitation is located at the main hospital building, 713 East Anderson Street in Weatherford.