Pulmonary rehabilitation is known to improve function, slow disease progression and reduce the incidence of hospitalisation.

• Consider pulmonary rehabilitation referral for any patient with chronic lung disease who is limited by dyspnoea

Components of pulmonary rehabilitation include:

• Patient assessment

• Patient exercise training

• Patient education

• Evaluation & maintenance

Pulmonary rehabilitation services directory is available on Lung Foundation Australia website

Lung Foundation Australia Pulmonary Rehabilitation service finder:  https://lungfoundation.com.au/services/?service_type=440