Pulmonary rehabilitation
Breathing exercises to recover your capacity after pneumonia, bronchitis or another respiratory illness.
Medical specialties
Physical medicine and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Exercises guided by specialists to recover your breathing and physical capacity after a respiratory illness, including if you fell ill during your trip.
The service
What it includes
Physical reconditioning
Gradual exercises to rebuild your strength and endurance.
Physical medicine
An assessment and a rehabilitation plan tailored to you, with follow-up.
Cardiac rehabilitation
Looking for cardiac rehabilitation?
For travelers
If you travel with a respiratory condition
The altitude of Cusco, Puno or Lake Titicaca puts more demand on your lungs. If you have a respiratory condition, check with your doctor before you travel and message us if you need guidance during your trip.
Before traveling to high altitude
- Ask your doctor whether you can travel to high altitude.
- Pack your medicines and inhalers in your carry-on.
- Bring a report on your condition and your treatment.
- Check that your travel insurance covers your condition.
When to see a doctor
When to consider rehabilitation
- If you are recovering from pneumonia or another respiratory illness.
- If your doctor recommended pulmonary rehabilitation.
- If you live with a chronic lung condition and want to improve your physical capacity.
If you are short of breath at rest, your lips turn bluish or you feel confused, do not wait: call our emergency line.
Ready to start your rehabilitation?
Message us on WhatsApp and we will help you arrange your assessment.
Message us on WhatsAppIf you are traveling
Did you fall ill during your trip?
We arrange your assessment and sessions in your language and, if your insurance covers them, with your insurer.
- We guide you on WhatsApp, in Spanish, English or Portuguese.
- We coordinate with your insurer or travel assistance company.
- We tell you where and when the specialist can see you.
How it works
How your rehabilitation starts
1
You message us
Tell us about your case and, if you have them, share your medical reports.
2
Assessment
The specialist assesses your breathing and physical capacity.
3
Your plan
You receive an exercise plan tailored to you.
4
Follow-up
Check-ups to adjust the plan as you progress.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is pulmonary rehabilitation?
It is a program of breathing and physical exercises, guided by specialists, to recover your capacity after a respiratory illness or to live better with a chronic lung condition.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
It is recommended. If you do not have one, message us and we will help you arrange a consultation first.
Do you offer cardiac rehabilitation?
Cardiac rehabilitation is provided by CardioVital, the cardiovascular unit of Medical Health Home.
Can I do rehabilitation while traveling?
It depends on your case and on how many days you have left on your trip. Message us and we will guide you.
What to have at hand
When you call or message us, these details help us arrange your care faster.
- Your passport or ID.
- Your medical reports and recent test results.
- A list of the medicines you take.
- Your policy or your insurance details, if you have insurance.
Medical specialties
Other specialties
Need a doctor now?
Whether you are at your hotel, in Cusco or by Lake Titicaca, we are here for you 24 hours a day with bilingual medical staff.