Pulmonary rehabilitation in New Jersey | Hackensack Meridian Health

We Can Help Improve Quality of Life for Patients with Lung Disease

Our pulmonary rehabilitation team can help to maintain or improve quality of life and independence for patients with lung disease. Our program combines medically prescribed and supervised exercise, education and support designed to meet each patient’s specific needs.

When to Seek Pulmonary Rehabilitation

We care for patients with these lung conditions:

Asthma

Bronchiectasis

Chronic bronchitis

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Cystic fibrosis

Emphysema

Interstitial lung disease

Lung cancer or cancer surgery

Lung transplant

Lung volume reduction surgery

Emphysema

Neuromuscular disease

Occupational or environmental lung disease

Pulmonary fibrosis

Pulmonary hypertension

Respiratory failure

Sarcoidosis

Treatment Options for Pulmonary Rehabilitation

We offer a full range of outpatient services designed to help patients achieve independence and improve quality of life. Our services include:

• Energy conservation techniques: We teach patients to complete daily activities in new ways, helping them to conserve energy and adapt to their condition.
• Exercise reconditioning: Through medically prescribed and supervised exercise, our patients increase lung capacity, strength and stamina.
• Nutritional counseling: Our registered dietitians provide information on healthy eating tailored to each patient’s condition, lifestyle, cultural needs and preferences.
• Pulmonary health education: Our specialists help patients understand their condition and take steps to manage risk factors.
• Psychological support and counseling: We assist patients with the emotional and mental health aspects of living with lung disease.
• Smoking cessation: Smoking is a leading risk factor for heart and lung disease, so we provide smoking cessation counseling to help patients quit.