Respiratory Therapy

The respiratory therapy departments of Davis Medical Center and Broaddus Hospital work to allow patients to make the most of the limited lung function.

Benefits Include:

Respiratory Therapy services are designed for patients who experience lung problems such as:

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Bronchiectasis
• Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Sarcoidosis
• Interstitial Lung Disease
• Black Lung Disease (UMWA)
• Asthma
• Lung Cancer and lung cancer surgery
• Lung volume reduction surgery before and after lung transplantation

Respiratory Therapy Includes:

• Monitored and supervised exercise
• Decreased symptoms of the disease or condition
• Better ability to function in daily life
• Increased ability to exercise
• Better management of anxiety and depression
• Monthly health classes with trained
• Behavioral Health Specialists

Pulmonary Function Testing to aid in the diagnosis of lung disease and conditions.