Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory therapy provides a variety of respiratory care treatments and education for patients of all ages. Respiratory therapy is a support service working with physician clinics, nursing, the emergency department and other medical center departments to deliver the most state-of-the-art health care to patients at Story Medical.

All services require an order from your physician. It is also recommended that you bring your medication list with you for any testing done in respiratory therapy.

Diagnostic Services

Electrocardiograms (EKG)
Pulse oximetry
Basic spirometry
Pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry
Home Oxygen Qualification
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
Sleep Study

Therapies & Education

Nebulizer therapy
Metered Dose Inhaler therapy (MDI)
Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI)
Oxygen therapy
Pulmonary Hygiene Therapy
Volume Expansion Therapy
Sputum inductions

Patient Education

Nebulizer & metered dose inhaler use
Inhaler spacer instruction
Peak flow monitoring instruction
COPD, asthma, and other lung diseases
Sleep disorders
Mechanical Ventilatory support and artificial airway support