• Asthma
• Emphysema
• Bronchitis
• Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD)
• Cystic fibrosis
• Congestive heart failure
• Lung cancer
• Lung damage due to a heart attack or trauma

The professionals at Carroll Hospital Center offer:

• Diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gas analysis (ABG), Peak Flows
• Outpatient respiratory care
• Inpatient respiratory care
• Pulmonary Rehab Program
• Asthma education
• Referral to a respiratory medicine physician

• Provide inpatient respiratory therapy (consultations and treatment)
• Perform diagnostic services
• Offer hands-on education to help you use your inhaler and manage your medications
• Help you understand your condition and live more comfortably and independently

For more information about Respiratory Care at Carroll Hospital Center, call 410-871-6779.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation
For people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or restrictive lung diseases, performing even the simplest daily activities presents a challenge. When every breath is a struggle, enjoying life to the fullest becomes more difficult. We serve patients with COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis and those who have had or have a pending heart or lung transplant. The program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab (AACVPR) to ensure the highest quality of care. Most insurances, including Medicare, cover the cost.

To help you cope with your condition and function more comfortably and independently, the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, located in our Outpatient Center, offers:

• weekly educational sessions
• customized exercise regimens
• nutrition management
• stress management and relaxation techniques
• emotional support
• a customized treatment plan that draws on the expertise of physicians, nurses, psychologists, dietitians and respiratory, physical and occupational therapists

• Adult Asthma Education Series, a four-hour program available in the spring and fall that covers warning signs, diagnosis, care plans, follow-up and maintenance.
   
• An educational program called “A is for Asthma” for elementary and middle school aged children in Carroll, Howard and Frederick counties. The program provides a fun way for children to learn about asthma and how to care for it.
  
• Asthma education for school nurses.