It’s very uncomfortable when you have breathing problems. Not just because it prevents you from getting sufficient oxygen but also prevents you form doing just about anything. but recovering from an illness is now easier with the help of a respiratory therapy. Learn more about it and the cost it involves per session.
When Is The Therapy Needed?
Our body has the capacity to heal itself. However, diseases that involve the lungs and breathing could make it difficult to recover faster due to limited air intake, essential for recovery. A respiratory therapy therefore makes it easier for us to achieve oxygen intake on a regular level. It is beneficial to patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and lung cancer.
Such a therapy is available for newborn babies with underdeveloped lungs to older people with a lung disease. The doctor will specify which exercises and therapy methods are applicable customized for each patient.*
How Much is Respiratory Therapy?
When you get admitted to a hospital due to a respiratory concern, it is very likely that you will be assigned a respiratory therapist. The service is basically included in the overall hospital expenses of the patient but one may still have it as an independent therapy later. Respiratory therapy price per session in Philippine hospitals ranges from Php 1,000 to Php 1,500. In our research, comprehensive therapy is available from major hospitals such as Lung Center of the Philippines, St. Luke’s Medical Center and Makati Medical Center.
The professional will assist you with various breathing exercises and procedures to help you go back to your normal breathing rhythm.
Where Can I Avail?
If you or a loved one is currently recovering from a lung procedure, you may avail the service either at a hospital or home service. But note that even those with chronic lung illness may benefit from it.
Initially, the therapist will visit you everyday during your confinement days. While you are recovering, say for example from pneumonia or recent lung surgery, the attending physician may request for a therapy until you are discharged.
For home service arrangement, you may also coordinate with the hospital on how a therapist can visit you at your residence. Remember that home services usually have higher rates.
Instruments Used for the Therapy
The therapist will guide you on the use of different breathing devices and instruments. Some of the most common ones are CPAP, nebulizer, oxygen machine and nasal cannula.
Once you have recovered, it is best to have a follow up consultation with your pulmonologist. Additional therapy sessions may be needed to help you fully go back to your previous health state.
References:
*https://college.mayo.edu/academics/explore-health-care-careers/careers-a-z/respiratory-therapist/
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