Post-COVID Pulmonary Rehabilitation: What to Expect
A comprehensive guide to pulmonary rehabilitation after COVID-19, supporting lung recovery through structured exercise and breathing therapy.
Treatment begins with
Assessment
Breathing Retraining
Graded Exercise
Progress Review
This program is recommended for persistent breathlessness, cough or reduced stamina after recovering from COVID-19.
You may need this if...
These signs may indicate that this treatment is the recommended course of care:
- Persistent breathlessness weeks after infection
- Reduced exercise tolerance compared to before infection
- Ongoing fatigue affecting daily activities
- Lung function tests showing room for improvement
A pulmonologist's evaluation confirms whether this treatment is the right option for you.
What Does Post-COVID Pulmonary Rehabilitation Involve?
This program combines breathing exercises, graded physical activity and education to help restore lung function and stamina after COVID-19.
A supervised, gradual approach helps you safely rebuild strength and breathing capacity.
When This Treatment is Considered
This program is recommended for persistent breathlessness, cough or reduced stamina after recovering from COVID-19.
- Persistent breathlessness weeks after infection
- Reduced exercise tolerance compared to before infection
- Ongoing fatigue affecting daily activities
- Lung function tests showing room for improvement
The Care Pathway
1. Assessment
Lung function tests and an exercise capacity test establish your starting point.
2. Breathing Retraining
Guided breathing exercises help improve lung efficiency.
3. Graded Exercise
Supervised, gradually increasing physical activity rebuilds stamina safely.
4. Progress Review
Reassessment tracks your improvement and guides your continued recovery.
“Your care team supports you through every stage, from evaluation to recovery and follow-up.”
Expected Benefits and Possible Risks
Most participants see meaningful improvement in breathlessness and stamina. Your care team will pace the program to your individual recovery.
Every treatment has potential risks. Your care team will discuss your individual risks before treatment.
Recovery & Follow-up
Many participants notice steady improvement over several weeks of the program.
Your care plan includes a structured multi-week program with guidance for continuing activity safely at home.
Careful monitoring, follow-up testing and guidance all play an important role in achieving the best possible outcome.
Questions to Ask Your Care Team
- 1.How long will recovery take?
- 2.How much activity is safe for me right now?
- 3.When should I expect to feel back to normal?
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