ANCILLARY & SUPPORT DEPARTMENT

Respiratory Unit

Specialized respiratory care focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of lung and breathing conditions.

ABOUT THE RESPIRATORY UNIT

Dedicated Care for Better Breathing and Lung Health

The Respiratory Unit at Nazarenus Hospital is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of respiratory and pulmonary conditions. Our multidisciplinary team of pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals work together to provide high-quality care using modern technology and personalized treatment plans.

We care for patients experiencing a wide range of respiratory concerns, from chronic cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath to long-term lung conditions that require continuous monitoring and treatment. Whether supporting routine respiratory care or responding to urgent breathing needs, our goal is to help every patient breathe easier and live healthier.

Through patient-centered care, clinical expertise, and coordinated treatment, we strive to improve comfort, support recovery, and promote better long-term respiratory health.

UNDERSTANDING RESPIRATORY CARE

Supporting Lung Health Through Evaluation, Treatment, and Monitoring

Respiratory care focuses on the assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of conditions that affect breathing and lung function. This may include short-term respiratory problems, chronic lung disease, breathing difficulties, and other pulmonary concerns that require medical attention.

Proper respiratory care often begins with careful evaluation and diagnostic testing. Once a condition is identified, treatment may involve medication support, breathing therapies, oxygen management, monitoring, and coordination with other medical specialties when needed.

At Nazarenus Hospital, our Respiratory Unit provides both diagnostic and therapeutic services to help patients receive the appropriate care for their condition.

Pulmonary Assessment

Thorough evaluation of respiratory symptoms, lung function, and breathing concerns to help guide diagnosis and treatment.

Therapeutic Support

Respiratory therapies and procedures designed to improve breathing comfort, support lung function, and assist recovery.

Continuing Respiratory Care

Ongoing monitoring, education, and treatment support for patients with chronic or long-term respiratory conditions.

OUR SERVICES

Comprehensive Support During Dialysis Treatment

Our Respiratory Unit provides a range of services designed to support diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and long-term respiratory health.

Pulmonary Consultation and Evaluation

Our respiratory specialists provide careful assessment for patients experiencing breathing difficulties, chronic cough, wheezing, chest tightness, or other respiratory symptoms.

Services include:

  • Initial respiratory assessments
  • Follow-up pulmonary care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Preventive respiratory health counseling
  • Smoking cessation support

Pulmonary Diagnostic Services

Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment. Our Respiratory Unit uses appropriate diagnostic tools to evaluate lung function and help identify respiratory conditions early.

Available diagnostic procedures:

  • Spirometry
  • Peak Flow Monitoring
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)
  • Chest X-ray and CT Scan coordination
  • Sputum Testing

Respiratory Therapy and Support

Our licensed respiratory therapists provide individualized treatments and supportive care designed to improve breathing and lung function.

Therapeutic procedures:

  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Nebulization Therapy
  • Aerosol Therapy
  • Chest Physiotherapy
  • Airway Suctioning
  • Incentive Spirometry
  • Mechanical Ventilation Support
  • High Flow Oxygen Therapy
  • Non-invasive Ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP)
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

Focused Programs for Long-Term Respiratory Care

In addition to routine respiratory services, our unit provides focused support for patients who need continuing guidance and long-term respiratory management.

Asthma Care Program

Comprehensive asthma management that includes diagnosis, medication education, trigger identification, and long-term monitoring to help patients maintain better control of their condition.

COPD Management

Personalized treatment plans for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease designed to improve breathing, mobility, and overall quality of life.

Smoking Cessation Support

Professional counseling and supportive care programs that help patients quit smoking and take important steps toward better lung health.

WHY CHOOSE OUR RESPIRATORY UNIT

Patient-Focused Respiratory Care You Can Trust

Our Respiratory Unit combines professional expertise, personalized care, and coordinated medical support to help patients receive the treatment and guidance they need.

Expert Medical Team

Our experienced pulmonologists and respiratory therapists are dedicated to delivering specialized care tailored to each patient’s condition and treatment needs.

Patient-Centered Care

We prioritize patient comfort, education, and communication throughout every stage of treatment and recovery.

Advanced Respiratory Support

Our unit is equipped to manage both routine respiratory concerns and more critical breathing conditions that require higher levels of support.

Coordinated Multidisciplinary Care

We work closely with Internal Medicine, Intensive Care, Cardiology, Pediatrics, and Rehabilitation teams to provide comprehensive respiratory care.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Respiratory Unit FAQs

When should I consult the Respiratory Unit?

You may consult the Respiratory Unit if you are experiencing breathing difficulty, persistent cough, wheezing, chest tightness, low oxygen levels, or other respiratory symptoms that require professional evaluation.

Our Respiratory Unit provides pulmonary diagnostic support including Spirometry, Peak Flow Monitoring, Pulse Oximetry, Arterial Blood Gas, Chest X-ray and CT Scan coordination, and Sputum Testing.

Therapeutic services may include Oxygen Therapy, Nebulization, Aerosol Therapy, Chest Physiotherapy, Airway Suctioning, Incentive Spirometry, Mechanical Ventilation Support, High Flow Oxygen Therapy, and Non-invasive Ventilation.

Do you provide care for asthma and COPD?

Yes. The unit provides specialized support for asthma and COPD, including diagnosis, monitoring, education, and treatment guidance.

Yes. Smoking cessation support is part of the services and specialized programs offered by the unit.

Yes. Our Respiratory Unit works closely with other departments and specialists when additional medical evaluation or comprehensive treatment is needed.

NEED RESPIRATORY CARE?

Let Us Help You Breathe Easier

Contact Nazarenus Hospital for information about respiratory consultations, pulmonary diagnostic services, therapeutic procedures, and specialized respiratory care programs.