Community Respiratory Therapy

Condition Specific Support and Healthcare Providers

Provided by Interior Health

Provides assessment and treatment of patients with both acute and chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system.
Community respiratory therapists work with clients in their homes, at health centers and at doctor's offices to provide clinical support and self-management coaching to people with cardio respiratory disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and heart failure.
The services mentioned below may include any or all of the following: physical assessment, diagnostic testing (pulse oximetry, Spirometry, peak flow monitoring, arterial blood gases, and overnight oximetry), bronchodilator/ inhaler device assessment / education and disease related education / action plan. The following programs are offered:
  • COPD management post-acute admission: Care for patients post-discharge from an Emergency visit/ hospitalizations due to moderate to severe COPD. Assessments are done with a Respiratory Therapist in the home setting.
  • COPD Assessment/Education: For COPD patients that do not meet the Breathe Well criteria. Assessment would include those mentioned above. Assessments / education sessions are done with a respiratory therapist at home or in a clinic setting, if applicable
  • Invasive /Non-invasive Ventilation Management: For patients requiring management / education regarding home ventilation, BiPAP or CPAP. This would include disease / equipment related education and training for caregivers.
  • Tracheostomy / Artificial Airway Management: For patients requiring management / education regarding tracheostomy tubes or artificial airways. This would include disease / equipment relation education and training for caregivers.
  • Neuromuscular Disease Respiratory Care: For patients requiring respiratory management / education related to neuromuscular disease (e.g. ALS, Muscular Dystrophy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis). This would include disease / equipment related education and training for caregivers.
  • Caregiver/Staff Respiratory Education: For patient caregivers and other healthcare staff requiring training / education on procedures and / or equipment related to respiratory disease.
  • Palliative Assessment/Dyspnea Management: For patients with end-stage respiratory disease requiring assessment / education to relieve shortness of breath.
  • Counselling for tobacco cessation

Location finder: https://www.interiorhealth.ca...

250-558-1366 (Central Booking Line)

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
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Availability

Service area: Interior Health Area

Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
Healthcare Providers
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at home
  • Provided at multiple locations

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