Being able to take a deep breath during exercise or let out a satisfied sigh after an accomplishment are things that most people wouldn’t think twice about. But anyone who struggles with certain illnesses that affect the respiratory system knows how frustrating it is to have difficulty breathing in their everyday lives. That’s where the talented team of respiratory therapists at Warner Hospital come into play.
Respiratory therapy involves testing, monitoring, and treatment of breathing problems. Respiratory therapy offered in outpatient clinics covers breathing retraining and endurance training along with education on healthy behaviors and lifestyle changes to positively impact breathing. Respiratory therapy in the hospital setting involves diagnosing lung conditions along with recommended treatment.
5 Ways Respiratory Therapy Can Help You
- Respiratory therapy helps diagnose and treat issues with your lungs. The breathing tests administered by our team of professionals assess your lung health, diagnose any potential issues, and help create a treatment plan.
- Therapists use inventive and innovative techniques to assist with lung clearing. One such movement, called chest percussion, involves a therapist cupping their hands and firmly tapping the patient’s back, creating a vibration that breaks up mucus and allows for expulsion.
- Respiratory therapy is critical for some patients to get back on track after illness or surgery. After some surgeries, patients will have shallower breathing due to pain, which can cause fluid buildup if the lungs aren’t fully inflating. Therapists will give patients tools to increase their lung capacity, thus helping to prevent post-surgical or illness-related symptoms like pneumonia or a collapsed lung.
- In emergencies where you can’t breathe on your own, like cardiac arrest or a severe asthma attack, respiratory therapists work with emergency medical personnel to provide critical care in your time of need.
- Therapists help give you the tools and knowledge needed to maintain the best possible respiratory health. They help guide people with breathing issues after surgeries or illnesses with the best exercises and tips to make sure you continue to breathe easy.
Breathing Better Close to Home
When you need testing, monitoring or treatment related to breathing, our skilled and caring staff, located near you at the Warner Hospital Respiratory Clinic, are ready to help.
Respiratory Therapy Services along with related Cardiology Services Offered at Warner Hospital Respiratory Clinic
Respiratory Therapy Services consist of Pulmonary Function Studies:
- Lung volumes
- Lung diffusion
- Minute volume ventilation
- Spirometry
- Methacholine challenge
- Oximeter walks
- Home sleep studies
Cardiology Services include:
- Stress tests (nuclear, pharmacologic and regular)
- Holter monitors
- EKGs
The Warner Hospital Respiratory Clinic is open seven days a week from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information about respiratory therapy with expert, compassionate care that’s available close to home visit Warner Hospital or call 217-935-9571, ext. 3222.
