Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week
Helping individuals breathe better, these programs provide support for those with respiratory challenges, improving their quality of life.
Position pulmonary rehabilitation services and respiratory health products as essential support for COPD and chronic lung disease management during awareness week.
- Educational webinar: 'Breathing Better—What You Need to Know About Pulmonary Rehab'
- Patient success stories: How rehabilitation programs improved quality of life for those with emphysema and chronic bronchitis
- Healthcare provider spotlight: Hospital pulmonary programs and respiratory therapy services available in your area
- Infographic: The link between lung health and heart disease prevention
Founded by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, or AACVPR, pulmonary rehabilitation has become an effective way for those with lung diseases to heal and manage those diseases.
Pulmonary diseases, such as COPD, Emphysema, and Chronic Bronchitis, can significantly affect the lives of people by limiting their ability to interact with the world around them and can lead to worse conditions which include heart problems, high blood pressure, and lung cancer.
AACVPR aims to further research into the causes and potential treatments for lung and heart diseases by offering education programs, journals, and data registries to educate people about these conditions further.
Throughout this event, hospitals and medical centers all over the world take the time to plan each week, such as starting fundraisers, host classes for educational value, and teach people valuable life skills needed to manage their lung diseases.
Some host gaming nights such as Bingo and Jeopardy and other medical facilities take the time to thank their co-workers and patients for all of the hard work they have made to help others recover and manage their pulmonary diseases.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week aims to show the accomplishments people make in treatment, further educating people about the most recent methods, and aiding in helping others understand how pulmonary diseases affect lives.