Respiratory Care

Lake Health’s respiratory care team includes pulmonologists, nurses and respiratory therapists who work together to treat, manage and care for patients with lung disease.  Our goal is to minimize the impact of your lung disorder and help you breathe easier.  We provide comprehensive care for patients with lung and breathing disorders including:

• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Emphysema
• Heart Failure
• Lung Cancer
• Pneumonia
• Sleep Apnea

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Many people suffer from shortness of breath because of severe or chronic lung disorders, including asthma, emphysema and bronchitis. If you’re forced to limit your daily activities to avoid breathing discomfort, outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation may be right for you. To learn more about our pulmonary rehabilitation program, call 440-354-1856.

Diagnosing Respiratory Conditions

If you have trouble breathing, your doctor may recommend you see a pulmonologist for help diagnosing and treating a possible respiratory condition. Oftentimes, the doctor will use a combination of respiratory diagnostic tests to help diagnose lung conditions, including:

•  Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
• Six-Minute Walk Test
• Chest x-ray
• CT scan
• Endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy