Respiratory & Pulmonary Care

Why Choose OMC for Respiratory Therapy?

• Collaborative care: Our therapists partner with your doctors and nurses for coordinated treatment
• Personalized support: Education and follow-up are tailored to help you continue improving at home
• Comprehensive expertise: Our respiratory therapists are licensed professionals with advanced training in lung health and critical care

How Respiratory Therapy Helps

Respiratory therapy supports patients who have trouble breathing due to illness, injury, or surgery. Our goal is to keep your lungs functioning well and to make breathing as comfortable as possible.

You may benefit from respiratory therapy if you:

• have a lung condition such as asthma, COPD, or pneumonia
• are recovering from surgery or an illness that affects breathing
• need support managing a ventilator, CPAP, or BIPAP device.

Our Services

Your care plan is designed to meet your individual needs and may include:

• ventilator support to help you breathe when you can’t on your own
• non-invasive ventilation such as CPAP or BIPAP
• nebulizer treatments to deliver medication directly to your lungs
• education on breathing exercises and proper inhaler or nebulizer use
• tobacco cessation counseling to help you quit smoking and improve lung health.

Getting Respiratory Therapy

Most hospitalized patients are referred to respiratory therapy by their physician, surgeon, or nurse. If you have a pre-existing condition that affects your breathing or want help quitting tobacco during your stay, let your care team know—we’re here to help.

Get Started

Want to learn more about respiratory therapy services at Olmsted Medical Center?
Talk with your primary healthcare provider or use our Contact Us form to get in touch.