Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory therapy includes inpatient and outpatient treatment for patients with heart and/or lung disorders.

Benefits of Respiratory Therapy

• Eases breathing
• Assists in ventilation

Respiratory Therapy may include:

• Testing an individual’s breathing capacity
• Determining the level of oxygen in an individual’s blood
• Administering oxygen and liquid medications in mist form

Conditions treated by Respiratory Therapy

• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Emphysema, also known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Pneumonia
• Respiratory components of acute multisystemic conditions such as heart attack or stroke