Respiratory Therapy

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

Benefits of Respiratory Therapy

  • Eases breathing
  • Assists in ventilation

Elements of Respiratory Therapy

  • 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

Testimonials

"I really enjoy volunteering and helping the residents at Lodge of the Wabash. I try to go every day. I love helping people and some of the residents depend on my to be there and help them with things. My volunteer time at the Lodge helps me as much as it helps the residents."
Paul T.

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