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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)
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