Respirology Services - Interior Health

Condition Specific Support and Healthcare Providers

Provided by Interior Health

An overview of all respirology services offered to Interior Health residents.
The services mentioned below (except caregiver/ staff respiratory education) 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 services are provided:
  • Asthma Care Program
  • Community Respiratory Program
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation (Lung Health Program)
  • Home Oxygen Program
  • Community Physiotherapy: Provides mobility assessment/assistance for patients who are having difficulties with ADLs and or mobility in the home related to their respiratory disease. An assessment will be completed in the home with recommendations provided. Also provides secretion management/chest physiotherapy for patients with retained secretions who are having difficulty expectorating. Patients will be educated on clearance techniques and bronchial hygiene by a physiotherapist in their home.
  • COPD Care Program: For stable patients with COPD; Assessment would include those mentioned above. Assessments / education sessions are done with a respiratory therapist in a clinic setting (1 to 1 or group)

250-558-1366 (Central Booking Line)

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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
  • Provided in a group in-person

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community-services@pathwaysbc.ca

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  1. First Name
  2. Last Name
  3. Email
  4. In which city/town do you work?
  5. What is your role? E.g. Family Physician, Office Staff, Medical Resident
  6. Employer Name (for office staff)
  7. Office Phone

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