Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Breathing is Fundamental
That’s why we’re here.

St. Francis - Emory Healthcare provides diagnostic, preventive, and treatment services for diseases that affect breathing and lung function. The pulmonary team focuses on the health of the respiratory system, using procedures such as bloodwork, bronchoscopy (a procedure that allows a doctor to look directly at the lungs using a thin, lighted tube with a camera), chest X-rays, CT scans, pulmonary function tests including spirometry, and sleep studies.

Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

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Breathing Treatment Services

Our pulmonary specialists provide inpatient and outpatient breathing treatment services, including:

Evaluation for home care needs, including patient education, and referrals for oxygen and respiratory therapy equipment
Lung function studies
Oxygen studies, including nighttime, exercise, and resting studies
Pulmonary rehabilitation

Whatever your respiratory disease or issue, the team at St. Francis - Emory Healthcare wants to help you better manage your condition so you can do the things you want to do.

Lung Care at St. Francis - Emory Healthcare

Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation program has a simple goal – to return you to the highest possible level of independent living. To help you achieve that, we offer medically supervised, progressive exercise and education for people diagnosed with chronic lung conditions, including:

COPD
Emphysema
Asthma
Chronic Bronchitis
Interstitial Lung Disease
Post-Lung Transplant
Post-Lung Reduction Surgery
Bronchiectasis

Every individual has an exercise routine designed specifically for them, based on their needs and abilities. During each activity, your vital signs and oxygen levels are closely monitored.

The benefits of Pulmonary Rehabilitation range from the development of healthy habits and improved physical conditioning to decreased shortness of breath and a reduced need for hospitalization. Many of our patients experience an increase in self-confidence, more ability to perform their daily activities, and a better quality of life overall.

Education services focus on teaching patients about Chronic Lung Disease and self-management of symptoms that accompany breathing problems. We also help you understand breathing techniques, energy conservation, stress reduction, nutrition, and the use of equipment and medications.

We believe a team approach creates the greatest success. So our team is made up of:

Your personal physician
The Medical Director of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department
Registered Nurses
Respiratory Therapists
Exercise Specialists
Dietician

To enroll, you will need a referral from your physician. A Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) may also be required. To determine your specific requirements, just contact our program.

Most insurance companies cover Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Next Steps

Find a Doctor

A physician that specializes in lung function is called a pulmonologist. Find one here.

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Take a Lung Health Risk Assessment

Answer a few questions to determine your level of risk for lung health issues, including lung cancer.

Lung Health Risk

Take a Sleep Apnea Risk Assessment

Determine your level of risk for sleep apnea – when breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.

Sleep Apnea Risk