Ottawa Hospital (The) - The Rehabilitation Centre - COPD Respiratory Rehabilitation

Application

Applicants need a referral from either a family physician or a specialist

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

People 18 and older with chronic lung disease whose daily activities and quality of life are restricted by the following symptoms: frequent cough * increased sputum and wheezing * breathlessness on moderate exertion

Includes: Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (emphysema, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, asthma) * Restrictive pulmonary disorders (pulmonary fibrosis, farmer's lung, asbestosis) * Pre-post surgery (lung transplant, lung volume reduction, pulmonary complications of cancer) * Adult Cystic Fibrosis

Fees

Set fees, covered by the Ontario Health Card

Languages

English ; French

Area(s) Served

Québec ; Eastern Ontario

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Designed to help persons with chronic lung disease increase their ability to live independently in the community and overcome the physical limitations resulting from their disease.

The goals of respiratory rehabilitation are to:

optimize quality of life
reduce the intensity, and the fear of shortness of breath
restore highest possible level of functioning and sense of well-being
prevent or reduce hospitalizations

These goals are often met by:

increasing activities through exercise training
reducing and gaining control of symptoms, primarily shortness of breath
education covering all aspects of chronic lung disease
improving psychosocial and emotional well-being
encouraging independence through self-management and control over daily activities