Rehab

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. Symptoms can vary from patient to patient but often include shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, phlegm production, and coughing up mucus. COPD is diagnosed by symptomatology, having a chest x-ray, and completing a Pulmonary Function Study at a local hospital or physician’s office. According to the American Lung Association, as of January 24, 2024, COPD has affected 11.7 million people in the United States.

As American Heart Month comes to a close, we are thrilled to share with you this inspiring story about Jeff Amarando, a 52-year-old Ocean City resident who recently graduated from Shore's cardiac rehabilitation program after suffering a massive heart attack. Jeff will be forever grateful for Shore's program because it helped give him his life back. Thanks to the support of our community, Shore can continue to provide cardiac rehab and many other life-changing services!