Respiratory Care

Breathing efficiently is vital to sleep soundly and experience an exceptional quality of life. At Restful Solutions in Duanesburg, New York, sleep and respiratory specialist Jodi Conlan, NP-C, and the team offer continuity of respiratory care for existing patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and other respiratory disorders. Schedule an in-person or virtual evaluation at Restful Solutions by phone or request one online today. 

What is respiratory care?

Respiratory care involves evaluations, diagnostic testing, and treatments for respiratory conditions that affect your breathing. Examples of breathing disorders include:

• Asthma
• COPD
• Emphysema
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Pneumonia
• Lung cancer
• Sleep apnea

These conditions affect the lungs and other parts of your respiratory system, negatively affecting your ability to get a full breath of air. They may be caused by smoking, second hand smoke, genetics, infections, asbestos, or other types of air pollution. 

Which symptoms can respiratory care address?

Respiratory care available at Restful Solutions can ease symptoms of respiratory conditions, such as:

• Difficulty breathing
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Coughing
• Wheezing 
• Trouble sleeping
• Loud snoring
• Difficulty sleeping

Treating your condition effectively can help you breathe easier, get a full breath of air, sleep soundly, and experience the best quality of life possible.

What happens during respiratory care evaluations?

You meet with the Restful Solutions team in person or via telemedicine for a respiratory care evaluation. They ask about your symptoms, medical history, medications, current treatments, lifestyle, sleep patterns, and health goals. 

You might undergo a physical exam, lab testing, imaging procedures, or home sleep testing to diagnose your condition or determine how effective your current treatment is. 

What are my respiratory care treatment options?

Respiratory care at Restful Solutions may consist of managing one or more of the following treatments:

• Inhaler
• Good sleep hygiene
• Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
• Bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP) 
• Oral appliances
• Lifestyle habit changes
• Dietary supplements
• Supplemental oxygen
• Prescription medications 
• Home ventilation therapy 
• Pulmonary rehabilitation 
• Surgery 

Your specialist tailors a treatment that helps you breathe easier, sleep soundly, and wake up well-rested. They follow up to ensure your treatment plan is effective and provide referrals as needed for a complex or severe respiratory condition.

It’s also vital to eat nutritious foods, maintain an ideal body weight, exercise regularly, and avoid smoking and airborne pollutants. Your specialist can advise you on ways to do all of the aforementioned.

Schedule a respiratory care evaluation at Restful Solutions by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.