Pulmonology (Lung)

More than 35 million Americans suffer from chronic lung disease, and the number of women receiving such a diagnosis is on the rise, claims the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The most common forms of lung disease in women are asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer. In fact, women are 1.5 times more likely to contract lung cancer than men. Women are also more than twice as likely than men each year to be diagnosed with chronic bronchitis.

Chronic pulmonary disease can be a debilitating illness that causes shortness of breath and impacts the ability to perform everyday activities. It often leads to a sedentary lifestyle resulting in deterioration of the body’s muscle function.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation—The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Lake Forest Hospital is an individualized program comprised of exercise, education and nutritional assessment for people with pulmonary diseases to help control their symptoms, regain their strength and muscle function, improve their ability to perform day-to-day activities and often improve their overall health and independence. Nurses, respiratory therapists, exercise physiologists and dietitians will take part in your care and instruction.