Respiratory therapists collaborate to treat a variety of breathing-related problems, including:
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- asthma
- pneumonia
- tuberculosis
- pulmonary fibrosis
They care for people in:
- critical care;
- emergency departments;
- operating and recovery rooms;
- labour and delivery;
- diagnostic testing departments; and
- private homes
In addition to care in the hospital, our respiratory therapists offer the following outpatient services:
- asthma education clinics
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) services
- pulmonary function lab
Requisition forms and referral information for Respiratory Therapy can be found in our Find a Doctor of Service directory.
If you or a loved one struggle with respiratory issues, speak to your doctor. The following community resources may also help:
- About Kids Health
- Allergy & Asthma Network
1-800-878-4403 - American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- American Lung Association
1-800-586-4872 - Asthma Canada
1-866-787-4050
info@asthma.ca - Canadian Cancer Society
1-888-939-3333 - Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Patients on oxygen can apply for accessory equipment funding. Criteria applies. Please contact the CMHC for more information.
1-800-668-2642
contactcentre@cmhc.ca - Eczema Society of Canada
1-855-329-3621 - Food Allergy Canada
1-866-785-5660 or 416-785-5666
info@foodallergycanada.ca - Health Canada
1-866-225-0709
hcinfo.infosc@canada.ca - Living Well With COPD
- Lung Health Foundation
416-864-9911
info@lunghealth.ca - Ontario Energy Board (OEB)
Patients on oxygen can apply for accessory equipment funding. Criteria applies. Please visit the OEB's website for more information. - Smoker's Helpline
1-877-513-5333 - Snow removal - City of Brampton (financial assistance)
- Snow removal - City of Toronto sidewalks (free service)
