Pulmonology Overview
The Respiratory Care Department at Sweetwater Hospital Association is available to provide comprehensive care for patients experiencing both acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
Our team of highly trained respiratory therapists works closely with healthcare professionals to assess, treat, and monitor patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders.
Respiratory therapists provide a wide range of services, including:
- Oxygen therapy and respiratory assessments
- Nebulizer and inhaled medication treatments
- Mechanical ventilation management
- CPAP and BiPAP therapy
- Emergency airway management and resuscitation support
- Pulmonary function testing
- Arterial blood gas collection and analysis
- Patient education on respiratory conditions and equipment use
- Support for sleep-related breathing disorders
We care for patients of all ages with conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, bronchitis, respiratory infections, sleep apnea, and other breathing disorders.
Whether assisting patients in the Emergency Department, inpatient units, intensive care settings, or outpatient services, our Respiratory Care team is dedicated to helping patients breathe easier and improve their overall quality of life.
