Our respiratory therapists diagnose, treat, and support people of all ages who are experiencing breathing or cardiopulmonary problems, from asthma and COPD to sleep‑related breathing disorders and complex lung disease. Respiratory therapists are licensed specialists trained to assess your breathing, perform diagnostic tests, and deliver therapies such as inhaled medications and oxygen therapy.

Respiratory services provided include:

• Pulmonary function testing
  • Spirometry
  • Diffusion capacity
  • Lung volumes
  • Complete pulmonary function testing
• Pulmonary rehab
• Oxygen therapy
• Medication therapy
• Disease management
• Airway clearance
• Asthma & COPD education
• Emergency airway management
• Smoking & tobacco cessation
  • The national Quitline number is 1-800-QUIT-NOW or (800) 784-8669.
  • Online support in Minnesota: www.quitplan.com or Nationally: www.smokefree.gov, www.becomeanex.org, and www.killthecan.org (smokeless tobacco).
• Pentamide administration