What is Pulmonary Rehabilitation?
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a program of education and exercise classes that teaches you about your lungs, how to exercise and do activities with less shortness of breath, and how to "live" better with your lung condition.
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How do members experience Pulmonary Rehabilitation?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis | 1,438 | 53 | |
| Interstitial lung disease | 102 | 12 | |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 3 | 1 | |
| Breathing difficulty | 1 | 0 | |
| General health | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Shortness of breath with exertion | 3 | |
| Tiredness | 3 | |
| Fatigue | 2 | |
| Muscle pain | 2 | |
| Ankle pain (front) | 1 | |
| Breathing difficulty | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 13 | |
| None | 48 |
Member evaluations
gagafor2
evaluated on Mar 28, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Moderate
- Side effects: None
jim0425
evaluated on Dec 13, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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