Bon Secours DePaul Offers New Program For Those
Who Suffer from Chronic Respiratory Problems

The Bon Secours DePaul Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program brings together a number of health care providers working to help improve the lives of those with breathing problems. The program is especially designed for people suffering from asthma, chronic bronchitis, asthmatic bronchitis, emphysema, COPD, and other lung problems. It focuses on a multidisciplinary approach, exercise conditioning, strength training, activities of daily living, breathing retraining, education and emotional support.

The Bon Secours DePaul Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is led by a board-certified pulmonary medicine specialist – Carlos A. Silva, M.D. Dr. Silva and his team combine the best of modern pulmonology care with the strength of behavioral medicine, using the fundamental connection of mind, body and spirit. Most important, they encourages patients to take an active role in their health care. Thanks to the program, many patients are able to do more for themselves, breathe better, increase their strength and endurance, travel, and decrease their anxiety and/or depression

Most patients will complete the program within ten weeks, with two to three visits occurring each week. After, we encourage patients to continue their progress by participating in a hospital-sponsored maintenance program and following an individualized home exercise program.

The program does require a physician referral and is usually covered by most insurance plans. For more information about the program, please call 889-CARE.