Respiratory Therapists (RT) are an essential part of the Thames Valley Family Health Team. They provide life-changing treatments for people with asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and for patients who have difficulty breathing.
As we head into cold and flu season, RTs educate patients and family members on how to best prepare. They work with patients to make plans, ensure they have the right medicines, understand what to do if symptoms get worse and when it is time to visit their primary care provider.
One key area RTs focus on is educating patients on the role of vaccinations. RSV, Flu, COVID and pneumonia are all respiratory illnesses. RTs focus on these and other factors that impact lung health. During 2024-2025, the care RTs provided reduced hospital visits by 72%.
To see the impact our RTs make in real people’s lives, watch this patient interview with Dakota.