{"id":303,"date":"2022-01-31T11:41:05","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T11:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/ecps\/pulmonary-rehabilitation-service\/"},"modified":"2022-02-01T15:13:53","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T15:13:53","slug":"pulmonary-rehabilitation-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/ecps\/pulmonary-rehabilitation-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who we are? What we do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are a team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists who specialise in the treatment and management of chronic lung conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectasis or pulmonary fibrosis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"458\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/ecps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/01\/PR-image003.jpg\" alt=\"Physiotherapy treatment room\" class=\"wp-image-331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/ecps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/01\/PR-image003.jpg 458w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/ecps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/01\/PR-image003-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We support you to manage your breathlessness, chronic cough and fatigue through a programme of exercise designed specifically for you, taking into account how your symptoms and any other health conditions affect your daily activity. Pulmonary rehabilitation can help if you have recently been discharged from hospital, had a flare-up of your lung condition or feel your symptoms have been gradually getting worse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulmonary rehabilitation programmes run weekly for 6 weeks and you can choose which day and time you would prefer to attend. Each session is supervised by a member of the pulmonary rehab team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where are we based?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulmonary Rehabilitation runs in 8 hospital and community venues across Lothian \u2013 you can choose which site is most convenient for you. See the  The <a href=\"\/ecps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/02\/Pulmonary-Rehabilitation-Patient-info-leaflet-V1.0.pdf\">Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Access?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can be referred to pulmonary rehabilitation by any health professional eg your GP, practice nurse, hospital consultant, pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/ecps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/01\/PR-image008.jpg\" alt=\"Several patients on exercise bikes.\" class=\"wp-image-333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/ecps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/01\/PR-image008.jpg 506w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/ecps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/01\/PR-image008-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long will you Wait?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Urgent referrals \u2013 up to 4 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Routine referrals&nbsp; &#8211; 10-12 weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your first appointment? What to expect?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be offered a 1:1 appointment with one of the team to discuss your breathing problems, how these impact daily activities and how you would like your symptoms to improve. This usually lasts about 90 minutes and also involves checking your blood pressure, oxygen levels, any medication you are taking and how much physical activity you are able to do.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/ecps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/01\/PR-image006.jpg\" alt=\"Physiotherapist in discussion with patient\" class=\"wp-image-332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/ecps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/01\/PR-image006.jpg 440w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/ecps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2022\/01\/PR-image006-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What resources are there to support my health condition?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, you may find useful information in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/ecps\/resources-to-support-your-condition\/\"><strong>Resources to Support your Condition<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;section.<br>Below are some links that you may find of particular interest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chss.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chest, Heart &amp; Stroke Association<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blf.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">British Lung Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mylungsmylife.org\/i-have-copd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Lungs My Life<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/stopping-smoking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smokeline<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk\/HealthInformation\/HealthAwareness\/Smoking\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Smokefree NHS Lothian<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who we are? 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