Your Respiratory Health Matters To Us
Southern Idaho is known for its wide-open landscapes and fresh, clean air. At North Canyon, we want everyone to have the joy of breathing deep and taking in all that is this wonderful place we are all blessed to live.
Your respiratory health matters to us because so much of you and your family’s ability to enjoy life depends on being able to breathe well. In fact, much of maintaining a healthy lifestyle depends on a set of healthy lungs. Every muscle and organ in your body require oxygen to function - this means every pump of the heart and every step you take depends on your lungs.
This is why we have an entire department dedicated to Respiratory Therapy - to make sure that, when necessary, every aspect of your respiratory health is well managed.
We treat patients experiencing emergency respiratory issues related to illness and injury. Our team of therapists also provides important information and education on self-management techniques that help individuals and families deal with chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD.
Comprehensive Respiratory Care
Unhealthy lungs can be caused by a wide variety of illnesses and conditions. We treat respiratory problems that may be caused by, but are not limited to:
- Allergic reactions
- Bacterial infections (such as sinus infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, or tuberculosis)
- Viral infections (such as colds, sore throats, flu, croup, bronchiolitis, or RSV)
- Asthma
- Lung cancer
- Anxiety
- Congestive heart failure
- Other causes (such as inhaled or swallowed objects, exposure to cigarette smoke, or cystic fibrosis)
Respiratory Outpatient Clinic
Our Respiratory Therapists’ knowledge of anatomy, cardiopulmonary physiology, and pathophysiology, combined with their experience and training, help them effectively assess, educate, and treat patients in the outpatient setting. From cardiopulmonary disorders to chronic respiratory diseases like asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema, our team will help you and your family on the path to optimal health, so you can live the life you deserve.
Taking Care of the Little Ones in Your Life
The North Canyon Respiratory Outpatient Clinic provides support for children 8 weeks to 24 months old with bronchiolitis, which is commonly referred to as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). With a referral from your child’s primary care provider, our team of Respiratory Therapists will complete an assessment of your child’s condition and treat them accordingly. Common treatments include small volume nebulizers and suctioning. These treatments relieve the labored breathing caused by RSV and improve your child’s ability to breathe, sleep, eat, and drink. These treatments help avoid additional complications like dehydration and hospitalization.
It is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of RSV.
Bronchiolitis usually begins as a cold, and symptoms often include:
- Fever
- Runny nose or nasal stuffiness
- Mild cough
- Loss in appetite
- Mild problems breathing
As the virus spreads to the small airways of the lungs (1-3 days later), a whistling sound called wheezing may be heard when the child breathes out. At this time, symptoms worsen and broaden to include:
- Rapid breathing (60-80 breaths per minute)
- Mild to severe breathing problems
- Constant coughing
- Problems eating
- Apnea – babies born early or under the age of 2 months may stop breathing for short periods of time.
In healthy infants and children, bronchiolitis usually goes away on its own, but for many, the symptoms can become severe, and hospitalization may be required.
If your child has been diagnosed with bronchiolitis or RSV, please ask your physician for a referral to our Respiratory Outpatient Clinic for additional treatment.
If you or your family members have any need for respiratory therapies or treatments, we are here for you.
