Respiratory Care
Last updated: 05/26/2009
Cabell Huntington Hospital's Respiratory Care Department provides quality care in critical care respiratory services, medical-surgical respiratory services and pulmonary function testing. Inpatient and outpatient services are offered, and patients are educated about their condition and treatment. The department is staffed with registered respiratory therapists and Certified Respiratory Therapists. The pulmonary rehabilitation program centers on living with chronic obstructive lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema or bronchitis and provides individualized care, including stress management and exercise as well as education about each aspect of living. For more information, please call (304) 526-2106.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a multi-disciplinary program of care for patients with chronic respiratory impairment (COPD, asthma, restrictive diseases, etc.) that is individually designed to optimize physical and social performance.
Core components of pulmonary rehabilitation include patient assessment, cardiovascular exercise, nutritional counseling, tobacco cessation, psychosocial support, medication management, breathing techniques, and energy conservation training. Our staff works with you, combining elements of education, counseling and exercise to develop an individualized therapeutic plan of care.
Tobacco Cessation Program
Freedom From Smoking is a tobacco cessation program developed by the American Lung Association. The clinic consists of eight group sessions led by a certified Freedom From Smoking facilitator. The program uses a positive behavior modification approach that teaches you how to become a nonsmoker for good. You will receive guidance in developing your own quitting plan, dealing with recovery symptoms, controlling weight, managing stress, and practicing relaxation techniques.
For additional information on any of these programs, please contact Rachel Frame, MS or Lois Gault, MS at (304) 696-2076.
Contact Information:
| Phone: | (304) 526-2106 |