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
