Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a program for people with chronic lung disease. Lung disease is the number 3 killer in America, responsible for one in seven deaths. Lung disease is a general term to encompass illnesses such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, bronchiectasis, and interstitial lung disease.

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Bingham Memorial Hospital is designed to provide comprehensive care to individuals with pulmonary disease. This course can last up to ten weeks, depending on the individual’s needs.

THE TEAM APPROACH

At Bingham Memorial Hospital, our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program offers a variety of healthcare specialists including dietitians, pharmacists, physical therapists, and respiratory therapists. This multidisciplinary team evaluates each patient’s overall physical status and prepares an individualized plan to achieve optimal lung function by combining education and exercise. Educational sessions include:

• Breathing retraining 
• Dealing with lung disease 
• Energy conservation 
• Exercise sessions are designed to meet your specific needs and goals, while your medical status and progress is monitored and evaluated
• Proper nutrition 
• Role of medications

THE BENEFITS

The primary goal of Pulmonary Rehabilitation is for patients to achieve and maintain the maximum level of independence and functionality possible in life. We do this by:

• Decreasing hospitalization and emergency room visits 
• Increasing exercise tolerance 
• Promoting personal well being 
• Reducing symptoms related to shortness of breath 
• Teaching more about chronic lung disease

If you want to increase your health and learn to overcome this limiting disease, please call us to schedule an evaluation.

RESPIRATORY SERVICES

98 Poplar Street
Blackfoot, Idaho 83221
(208) 782-3755

Some additional information is available from the American Lung Association at www.lungusa.org.

How to Make an Appointment?
Pulmonary rehabilitation must be prescribed by your physician. If you are interested in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, ask your doctor if it would benefit you.