Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition that is characterized by abnormal widening and scarring of the airways in the lungs, called bronchi. The damaged airways can make it difficult to clear mucus from the lungs, leading to recurrent infections and inflammation that can further damage the airways. Bronchiectasis can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic disorders, infections, autoimmune diseases, and environmental factors.
Symptoms of bronchiectasis can include:
Treatment for bronchiectasis may include antibiotics to treat infections, bronchodilators to open the airways, chest physiotherapy to help clear mucus from the lungs, and oxygen therapy to improve breathing. Pulmonary rehabilitation programs that include exercise and breathing techniques may also be beneficial for people with bronchiectasis. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to remove damaged lung tissue or repair the airways.
Exercise is an important part of the management of bronchiectasis. Some of the benefits of exercise for people with bronchiectasis:
Improved lung function: Regular exercise can help to improve lung function by increasing oxygen uptake, reducing inflammation, and promoting better ventilation and gas exchange in the lungs.
Increased endurance: Exercise can help to build endurance, making it easier for people with bronchiectasis to perform daily activities without becoming breathless.
Enhanced muscle strength: Strength training exercises can help to build muscle strength, which can improve overall physical function and reduce fatigue.
Improved mucus clearance: Exercise can help to loosen and clear mucus from the lungs, reducing the risk of respiratory infections and improving lung function.
Improved quality of life: Regular exercise can improve overall physical function and quality of life for people with bronchiectasis.
The Lung Workshop is 8 weeks of interactive group exercise training supervised by a clinical exercise physiologist. The program is tailored to your needs and follows evidence-based exercise training which aims to improve respiratory symptoms and physical function.
The Lung Workshop is 8 weeks of virtual group exercise supervised by a clinical exercise physiologist. The program follows evidence-based exercise training which aims to reduce breathlessness, improve lung function, and enhance quality of life.
The cost will be discussed during the free consultation call. You are welcome to contact [email protected] to discuss pricing.
All insurance plans are slightly different. If you are unsure as to which paramedical services are covered by your insurance plan, please review your policy document or contact your insurance provider. When speaking with your provider, be sure to ask specifically about coverage for supervised exercise training with a clinical exercise physiologist.
The program lasts 8 weeks, which includes a free consultation, 2 exercise sessions every week, and practitioner checkins.
This is a virtual program offered online via Zoom.
No, you do not need a signed referral from a doctor to participate in our program. Our mission is to make pulmonary rehabilitation easily accessible for everyone. We encourage all clients to discuss pulmonary rehabilitation with their physician to ensure the program is right for them.
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