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RESPIRATORY THERAPY SERVICES
Most people take breathing for granted. Its second nature and an involuntary reflex. But for those who suffer from breathing problems, each breath is a major effort. The range of people who suffer from breathing problems range from newborns to senior citizens. They suffer from chronic lung disorders such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. People with breathing problems might also include heart attack and accident victims, premature infants, and people with cystic fibrosis, lung cancer or AIDS.
Under the direction of a physician, respiratory therapy practitioners are the health care specialists who evaluate, treat, educate and care for patients with breathing disorders.
GRMC's registered and certified respiratory therapists administer aerosolized medication to alleviate breathing problems, provide oxygen therapy, or employ mechanical ventilation for treating individuals who cannot breathe adequately on their own. Respiratory Therapy personnel also perform pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gas analysis.
At GRMC, respiratory therapy services are offered on both an inpatient and an outpatient basis. To speak to one of our respiratory therapist call 785-890-6023.
 American Association for Respiratory Care
American Academy of Pediatrics
National Board for Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care Journal Online
Kansas Respiratory Care Society
Okay with Asthma
American Lung Association
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