Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Let us help you breathe easier! Pulmonary Rehabilitation gives you the tools, knowledge, and motivation needed to manage chronic lung disease.

Questions? Call 240-964-1817

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About the Program

Our outpatient program meets twice weekly for 12 weeks and teaches exercise and lifestyle modification tailored to your individual needs.

Pulmonary Rehab is designed to help:

  • Improve your ability to perform daily activities
  • Increase strength and endurance
  • Manage medications
  • Reduce hospital admissions, emergency room visits, and primary care office visits
  • Enhance your outlook and emotional stability
  • Increase energy
  • Improve your quality of life

Who may qualify?

If you have any type of respiratory problems, you may qualify for the program. Conditions include but are not limited to:

  • COPD
  • Persistent asthma
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Restrictive lung disease
  • Lung cancer
  • Before and after lung surgery
  • Occupational lung disorders

The program includes the following topics and activities:

  • Exercise/activity directed and supervised by a physician
  • Training to make activities of daily living easier
  • Breathing retraining
  • Energy conservation methods
  • Stress management and coping techniques
  • Nutrition awareness and medication education

How to enroll

Talk to your provider or call the Pulmonary Rehab Program Coordinator at 240-964-1817 if you are interested in participating. This program is often covered by insurance. We will be happy to check with your carrier to see if you qualify for coverage.

A physician order or referral is required for entry into the program; however, you can self-refer and we can check with your physician to see if you qualify for the program.

Contact & Location

Western Maryland Health System Pulmonary Rehabilitation
12500 Willowbrook Road, 3rd Floor
Cumberland, MD 21502
Phone: 240-964-1817