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What is Pulmonary Rehab?

If you've recently been hospitalized with COPD or a breathing issue, Carda may be able to help you recover and improve your health so you can get back to doing the things you love again.

Carda Health’s virtual pulmonary rehab program is provided to qualifying Humana members at no additional cost.

Pulmonary Rehab

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a medically supervised program that helps people with chronic lung diseases live and breathe better. This is often done through breathing exercises, physical activity, and vitals monitoring of blood oxygen levels.

Virtual Pulmonary Rehab

Virtual pulmonary rehab is similar to in-person pulmonary rehab, but conducted online at home instead. You can do all the same exercise programming from the comfort of your home. The program is intended to help patients with COPD, Asthma, or Pulmonary Hypertension.

Carda Health

Our virtual pulmonary rehab program includes guided breathing exercises, education, and counseling that may help improve lung health. All equipment is provided and sent right to your door.

Getting Started is Easy

  1. Take Your Free Assessment
    Answer a short set of questions to help us understand your needs and goals from your rehab program.

  2. Get Your Carda Care Package
    No need to worry about devices, we’ll ship you everything you need to get started, and walk you through the set up process.

  3. Meet Your Physiologist
    Get matched with a clinician who is best suited to you and your needs and who will guide you back to health.

  4. Get Back to a Healthier You
    Cardiac and Pulmonary rehabilitation are clinically-proven to improve your health and lifestyle, giving you the chance to do what you love again.

Clinical Care from World-Class Providers

Our team of doctors, nurse practitioners, and clinical exercise physiologists (CEPs) will work closely with you to structure effective treatment plans based on your needs and ability levels. Our CEPs are trained at places like the Mayo Clinic and the Cleveland Clinic, among others. Throughout the course of your Carda journey, your CEP will serve as your primary point of contact and will supervise your exercise sessions in real-time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the sessions like?

When it’s time for a session, you simply tap a button on your iPad. You’ll take your blood pressure and heart rate, then meet with your coach to talk about your progress and share any questions you have. Your coach will start an exercise video that’s been selected to give you just enough of a challenge, without pushing you too hard.

How long is the program?

The program is 36 supervised sessions, with 45 minutes for each. Typically, members participate in sessions 3 times per week, but Carda Health works with you to create a program that works well with your schedule.

How does pulmonary rehab help? Why is it recommended?

Pulmonary rehab can have many health benefits in the short and long term, such as:

• Strengthening your breathing after a major pulmonary event
• Helping to relieve symptoms and breathing issues
• Building healthier habits such as increasing physical activity
• Reducing stress and improving mood
• Improving your breathing for daily activities—from carrying groceries, climbing stairs, or spending time with loved ones
• Lowering your risk of future pulmonary issues

Do I need a doctor’s approval?

When you start the program, Carda will pull and review your medical history. We will always notify your doctor that you are enrolled and send regular progress updates.

How do I enroll?

Call Carda Health at (866) 932-5104 (TTY: 711), Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 8 p.m., Eastern time, to enroll. You can also talk to your doctor about how pulmonary rehab may work with your current treatment plan.