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March 12, 2026
COPD Patient praises pulmonary rehab: It changed my life
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Robert Guthrie is a patient living with moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Along with medications, his doctor suggested he participate in IU Health's pulmonary rehabilitation program, designed to provide exercise and education to help patients breathe easier and improve their quality of life. "I graduate in two days and I've enjoyed it so much... it has truly changed my life."