Our Pulmonary Enhancement Program provides specialized care for chronic and acute respiratory conditions.
Each patient will have a customized program based on their diagnosis and assessment from our Respiratory Therapist. It is tailored to meet the needs of each individual patient.
Our specialized pulmonary team includes a Certified Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, Dietician, Psychologist, and Social Worker. The primary goal of our program is to:
- Reduce hospitalization
- Increase participation in social activities
- Decrease disability
- Minimize symptoms
- Improve quality of life
Our patients will learn:
- How to strengthen respiratory muscles
- Pursed-lip breathing
- Diaphragmatic breathing
- Maintain bronchopulmonary hygiene
Specialized services include:
- Incentive spirometry
- Education of medications
- Coughing technique
- Relaxation
- Muscle reconditioning for better oxygen absorption
- Percussion
- Peak flow
- Smoking cessation
- Trach weaning
Our goal is to provide patients and families with an understanding of conditions, medications, and techniques taught to ensure the transition to home or the next level of care is as successful as possible.