PULMONARY REHABILITATION AND EXERCISE PROGRAMME

A Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Exercise Programme is a comprehensive intervention designed for individuals with chronic respiratory conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, interstitial lung disease, or pulmonary fibrosis, etc. The program integrates exercise training, education, and support to improve the physical and emotional well-being of individuals.

EXPECTED BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION:

• Improve lung function and breathing efficiency.
• Enhance exercise tolerance and physical activity levels.
• Reduce symptoms like breathlessness and fatigue.
• Decrease frequency and severity of exacerbations.
• Improve overall quality of life.
• Provide psychological support to manage anxiety or depression related to chronic respiratory is

KEY COMPONENTS OF PULMONARY REHABILITATION OFFERED AT SPO2FIT CLINIC

At the SpO2Fit clinic, we offer the following components of advice for pulmonary rehabilitation

1. Exercise Training – Breathing exercises for the chronic respiratory Programme shall be explained, administered, and taught in the form of pursed-lip breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, and Swashan kriya’s of Yoga exercises through an expert yoga-guru.
2. Education: About understanding the disease process and its management, proper use of medications, including inhaler techniques, recognizing alarming symptoms of exacerbation, nutrition advice for maintaining a healthy weight, which impacts breathing.
3. Behavioral Modification: Helping with Lifestyle modifications, such as weight management, Anti-smoking advice, and helping in tobacco cessation.
4. Emotional support: Various support techniques shall be utilized at SpO2Fit clinics for patients with Chronic respiratory illnesses. Connecting with peers with similar conditions may help provide emotional support, reduce anxiety, and minimize the feeling of isolation. Counseling sessions may be provided for the motivation of our patients to lead a better quality of life.