Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory therapists are an integral part of UMC Health System’s health care team. Our registered respiratory care practitioners work with patients to assess respiratory issues, and they manage respiratory equipment. They provide care to patients— 24 hours a day, 365 days a year—who require treatment or diagnosis on health issues affecting the cardiopulmonary system.
Respiratory Therapy Services
Inpatient Respiratory Care
Respiratory therapists at UMC are highly skilled professionals who provide a wide-range of care to help manage multiple breathing problems caused by disease or illness such as pneumonia, asthma, COPD, cardiovascular disorders and problems caused by trauma or accidents.
They provide care in general inpatient care areas as well as in many areas throughout the hospital.
We implement best practice with the use of our “therapist-driven protocols” to evaluate, treat, educate and monitor patients while working in a variety of settings.
UMC respiratory therapists are also a part of a multidisciplinary team which includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, dietitians, social services and more.
Outpatient Respiratory Care
In the outpatient setting, pulmonary diagnostic therapists assist our medical staff in the diagnosis and evaluation of lung and other medical conditions with state-of-the-art equipment.
Smoking Cessation Resources
* Indicates Youth Resource
- Freedom from Smoking – The American Lung Association’s smoking cessation program providing options, resources, and support to quit smoking for good.
- Smokefree TXT – The National Cancer Institute’s free resource for smoking cessation support via text.
- Texas Tobacco Quitline – Texas Department of State Health Service’s free, confidential, and convenient smoking cessation services for Texas residents 13 and older.
- Tips from Former Smokers – The CDC’s website with resources and tips from former smokers to start your quitting journey.
- *EX Program by Truth Initiative – The Mayo Clinic’s collaborative, science based program that can increase your odds of quitting by up to 40%.
- *Smoke Free Teen – The National Cancer Institute’s web-based support with tools and information for teens who want to quit.
- *Not For Me – The American Lung Association’s teen focused, self-paced program that includes eight sessions geared toward addressing all types of tobacco use, including traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco.
- *Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to connect with your state quitline and receive free and confidential support from a quit coach.