Respiratory Care

Our Pulmonary Program has clear benefits for patients with pulmonary (lung) disease. Our comprehensive program includes exercise training in endurance and strength, education, and nutrition counselling.

Numerous studies have documented improvement in symptoms, maximum oxygen saturation, and quality-of-life measures.

A decrease in the number of hospitalizations has also been shown in patients who participate in pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

Benefits do vary among individuals, Consistent participation in an exercise regimen is necessary to maintain improvements. In addition, it has been shown that pulmonary rehabilitation produces improvement in pulmonary functions tests (PFTs) and overall oxygen requirements for individuals.

Program Information

The Pulmonary Program at Superior Care Plus utilizes a team of health care providers who assist individuals in designing and implementing a comprehensive, personalized program. Our goal is to help patients achieve optimal physical functioning and improved quality of life, with an emphasis on collaborative self management of their disease.

Potential benefits include:

• maximization of strength, endurance, and flexibility
• decreased symptoms of breathlessness
• decreased effort for the activities of daily living, and
• increased energy to partake in hobbies, and social/family activities

Our education programs provide patients with  information on:

• medications
• signs and symptoms of infection
• pathology of lung disease, proper nutrition
• energy conservation
• relaxation training
• breathing retraining and secretions management
• oxygen delivery systems