Pulmonary Rehabilitation
303 South Wayne Street
Alma, Ga 31510
Phone number: 912-632-3840
Fax number: 912-632-6478
Many in our communities suffer from an array of lung conditions that affect their activities and quality of life.
This program will help people take back their ability to function and enjoy the things they love to do in life.
It is disheartening and stressful not being able to just perform daily activities when your lung condition limits you or causes frequent exacerbations and infections.
COPD has become the third leading cause of death in the United States behind heart disease and cancer. A study done by the Journal of the American Medical Association in May 2020 concluded that a person hospitalized with COPD can reduce their 1-year mortality rate from 19.4% to 7.3% by attending a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program within 90 days' post hospitalization.
The American Lung Association stated that poor lung health can increase the likelihood of complications if exposed to Covid-19 infection.
These lung conditions affect both the patient and their families.
This program offers treatment and solutions for patients with the following lung conditions:
COPD (mild, moderate or severe)
COPD (mild, moderate or severe)Chronic Bronchitis and emphysema
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Frequent lung infections
Frequent hospitalizations or ER visits due to lung condition
Asthma
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Sarcoidosis
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Pulmonary Edema
Chronic Respiratory Failure with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Abnormal PFT results
Smoke inhalation injuries
Occupational or Environmental lung disease
Neuromuscular disease
Pre-Post Lung volume reduction post lung surgery
Kyphoscoliosis
Other disorders of the lung
Other outpatient testing we perform include:
Complete Pulmonary Function Test6 minute walking test
Nerve Conduction/EMG test
Pulmonary Rehab treatment plans include:
Education and training for the patient and familyBronchial Hygiene treatment and training
Individually tailored exercise regimens targeted to improve aerobic capacity, pulmonary endurance and reduce episodes of shortness of breath.
Breathing techniques
Stress management
Medication management
We will obtain the Pre-Authorizations needed.
The typical program length is 3 visits per week for 12 weeks (individually tailored to each patient).
All physicians receive an updated report on the patients progress every 30 days.