Respiratory rehabilitation

Coping better with the condition

The rehabilitation programme focuses on long-term improvements, including:

• Enhanced quality of life
• Improved exercise capacity
• Reduced need for medical care
• Greater control over the condition
• Confidence in performing daily activities and in resuming social interactions

Components of the programme

• Physical fitness training
• Medication use
• Adjustments to daily activities
• Nutritional advice
• Psychosocial support

A multidisciplinary team supports you through the various phases and steps of the rehabilitation programme.

Video: screening, setup, and implementation of respiratory rehabilitation (in Dutch)

The video explains to patients and their loved ones what rehabilitation involves and the benefits they can achieve by following this therapy.