Meet the Lung & Respiratory Team
Our team of experienced and caring respiratory experts is here to provide you with comprehensive care.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Breathe easier and live life more fully
Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Mount Auburn Hospital
Improve your quality of life with outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation through Mount Auburn Hospital. Through education, guided exercise and emotional support, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to live more independently.
Candidates for Pulmonary Rehab
You may benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation if you:
- Have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
- Experience shortness of breath, a persistent cough or mucus production.
- Feel less ability to complete daily activities due to your respiratory symptoms.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Benefits
When you commit to your pulmonary rehabilitation program, you may:
- Better control your lung condition.
- Experience fewer flare-ups and make fewer visits to the hospital.
- Gain endurance and physical fitness.
- Notice less breathlessness during activities.
What To Expect During Lung Rehabilitation
Your care team will use information about your health to develop a rehabilitation plan tailored to your needs and goals. Throughout the program, you’ll get one-on-one support from a respiratory therapist and enjoy camaraderie with your peers.
Your First Visit
During your first appointment with us, you’ll meet with a respiratory therapist to discuss your medical history and perform exercise and breathing tests. A pulmonologist (lung doctor) will conduct a detailed physical exam and ask how your symptoms limit your activities.
Exercise: Your Program's Foundation
Even if you have advanced lung disease, physical activity will benefit you. That’s why each pulmonary rehabilitation session includes exercise to strengthen your legs, arms, heart or breathing muscles. We’ll also recommend individualized home exercises so you can continue progress on your own.
Respiratory Education
During educational sessions, you’ll:
- Explore evidence-based ways to get healthier and minimize your symptoms.
- Discover how to work with your doctor to make informed decisions about your medical needs.
- Learn how to make breathing easier by using inhalers and oxygen and by conserving energy.
Program Length
You’ll likely participate in rehabilitation two to three times per week for a total of 16 to 24 sessions.
Insurance Coverage
Medicare and most private insurers cover pulmonary rehabilitation for people who:
- We determine need the program.
- Aren’t smoking or are trying to quit.
Get Started
Take the first step on your journey toward better health.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Our experts work together to ensure you have the services and support you need to enjoy your best lung health.
Featured Location
Mount Auburn Pulmonary Consultants
300 Mount Auburn Street, Suite 419
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-354-8771
300 Mount Auburn Street, Suite 419 Cambridge, MA 02138
617-354-8771
