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Welcome
to Pulmonary
Rehab
Who We Are
The Pulmonary Rehab program is
staffed with highly trained health care professionals with expertise in
lung function and health. Our rehab program is Nationally Certified by the
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, a
guarantee that the service provided meets national standards. We exist in
order to meet the pulmonary needs of Southeastern Ohio. Give us a call at 740.439.8528 or
click
here to e-mail us.
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Eyad Mahayri, MD
Pulmonary and Critical Care
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here for more information on Dr. Mahayri
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Tami Linscott, RN, RRT
Kim Orr, RRT
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What
We Do
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The Pulmonary Rehab program is actually the blending of
various health specialties to meet the individual needs of every client.
We start the process of maximizing the clients functional ability, by
completing a thorough assessment of his/her current physical, emotional,
social and nutritional state. This allows the professional staff to
develop an individualized program to meet the identified needs.
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Physical reconditioning and educational retraining are the
foundation of this process. Physical reconditioning involves the use of various
exercise machines to help recondition the body. Past clients in rehab have
increased the distance walked by an average of 400 feet. Each client
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Education also plays a significant role in the rehab process. Much
improvement in breathing can be achieved by relearning the proper way to
breath. A specialized hand-held machine is used to strengthen the muscle
used for breathing and to help reinforce a proper breathing technique.
Dietary education, provided by a registered dietitian, plays a vital role in
the rehab process, as well as classes provided by a licensed social worker,
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With a lot of encouragement and inspiration mixed with determination it
is amazing what can be done to improve the quality of life for clients with
lung disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who
is eligible for Pulmonary Rehab?
Any individual with some form of
pulmonary disease should consider pulmonary rehab. Those individuals who have
Medicare as their primary form of medical coverage, will need to undergo a simple
breathing test to determine if they qualify for rehab.
Will
my insurance cover rehab?
Pulmonary Rehab is covered by
Medicare and Medicaid for 24 sessions which is usually an eight (8) week period.
Normal co-pays do apply. Also, most major insurance company's do cover phase II pulmonary
rehab. It is recommended that you contact your insurance company to
determine the exact coverage.
Where
is Pulmonary Rehab located?
The Pulmonary Rehab program is
located on the second floor of the West Tower at Southeastern Med in Cambridge, Ohio. We can be reached by phone at
740.439.8528.
When
are classes held?
Classes are held on Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday. The classes begin at 9am,
12pm, 2pm, and 4pm. Each class lasts for approximately 2 hours. This
allows for patients to complete the program without being rushed.
The
first step toward an improved quality of life begins by contacting us today.
If you are even
slightly interested in pulmonary rehab, talk with your doctor or see a
pulmonologist. This maybe the answer you have been looking for.
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