Respiratory Care

Respiratory Care at BCMH

Helping You Breathe Easier, Every Day

If you’re living with a lung condition like COPD, asthma, or another illness that affects your breathing, we’re here to help. At Bates County Memorial Hospital, our Respiratory Care team offers a wide range of services to help you breathe better and feel stronger.

Our licensed and nationally credentialed respiratory therapists provide expert care for patients of all ages—whether you’re here for testing, treatment, or long-term support.

Respiratory Care Services:

• Breathing treatments (nebulized and inhaler-based)
• Oxygen therapy and oximetry
• Acapella therapy
• Inpatient education and care planning
• Invasive and non-invasive ventilation
• Pulmonary function testing:
• Spirometry
  • DLCO
  • Nitrogen washout
  • Bronchial response
  • Methacholine challenge
• Arterial Blood Gasses
• Electrocardiograms (EKGs)

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

This program combines exercise and education tailored to your individual needs—helping you improve lung function, reduce symptoms, and enhance your quality of life.

Learn more about Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Specialists

Outpatient Pulmonology specialty clinics are held weekly with our visiting specialist.