Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Overview

People with chronic pulmonary disease find the specialized care and support they need at the Mayo Clinic Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. The experts in this program work with you to improve your health and reduce your risk of future pulmonary disease and medical complications. Most people go through the full evaluation and educational and exercise components on an outpatient basis.

You get exactly the care you need from a team of healthcare professionals with special training, including pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers and dietitians.

This program may help you:

  • Better understand your disease.
  • Develop methods to cope with your disease.
  • Develop your perception of well-being.
  • Decrease the number of times you go to the hospital.

Arizona

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Mayo Clinic in Arizona provides care by doctors in a clinical setting, as well as patient education and support for people with certain lung conditions. The typical program length in Arizona is 6 to 10 weeks.

Florida

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Mayo Clinic in Florida is a combined rehabilitation program for people with lung disease or heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease.

Minnesota

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota offers a program that lasts 6 to 10 weeks. For people who aren't able to commit to that length of stay, the program offers individual appointments or helps you identify a healthcare facility near your home where you can complete a full pulmonary rehabilitation program. Your Mayo care team may provide you with specific guidelines to take to your local facility.

Conditions treated

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is open to people who have a chronic pulmonary disease that affects their ability to breathe and their quality of life.

You may be eligible for the program if you are living with one or more of these conditions:

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Mayo Clinic in Florida is open to people with pulmonary diseases, as well as to people with cardiovascular diseases or those at risk of developing cardiovascular disease, such as:

About the program

During your experience, you are guided in how to improve your overall health and well-being and reduce your risk of future pulmonary events. Methods and activities might include:

  • Breathing and relaxation techniques.
  • Changing your physical activity habits.
  • Maximizing your energy level.
  • Learning about nutrition, disease processes, respiratory medicines, energy conservation techniques, oxygen therapy and exercise techniques.
  • Participating in exercise reconditioning sessions.
  • Oxygen dosing.

You and your healthcare professional meet to go over results of tests, program recommendations, exercise prescription and any questions you may have. And you may be given recommendations to take to your local doctor related to your care plan and any further testing.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for pulmonology by U.S. News and World Report.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for respiratory disorders by U.S. News and World Report.

Research that leads to improved care

Mayo Clinic pulmonary medicine physician-scientists and other researchers are committed to advancing pulmonary rehabilitation through research. One project that's moving from the research stage to use in clinical practice is home-based pulmonary rehabilitation. It provides technology that monitors a person’s activity and well-being in addition to health coaching.

Appointments

To make an appointment, you'll need to be referred by your doctor. Not all services may be available at all locations.

Contact

Arizona
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Mayo Clinic

5881 E. Mayo Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85054

13400 E. Shea Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Phone: 480-301-8484

Florida
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Mayo Clinic
4500 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: 904-953-0853

Minnesota
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Mayo Clinic
200 First St. SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Phone: 507-538-3270

Nov. 28, 2024