BRMC's Asthma/COPD Clinic is the premier facility for the treatment of asthma and COPD. We know that living with the symptoms of asthma can range from being annoying to potentially life threatening. That is why our entire focus is on you our patient. From prevention to the latest in treatment options, our goal is helping you breathe easier season after season.
Goals of the Asthma Management Program:
- Minimal or no chronic symptoms day or night.
- Minimal or no exacerbations (reduction in ER visits and hospital inpatient days).
- No limitations on activities; no missed school/work.
- Maintenance of (near) normal pulmonary functions.
- Minimal use of short-acting inhaled beta@agonist.
- Minimal or no adverse effects from medications.
- Good self-care/Asthma management by the patient/family.
Goals of the COPD Management Program:
- Prevent disease progression.
- Relieve symptoms.
- Improve exercise tolerance.
- Improve health status.
- Reduce ER visits and hospital inpatient days.
- Cessation of cigarette smoking.
The Asthma/COPD Clinic is open on Wednesdays from 8:30 - 5:00 p.m. Any physician including ER physicians may refer patients. Once the order and the referral have been received; the patient will be contacted for an appointment. If the patient comes from a medical office at BRMC, the appointment can be made by the medical office staff. The ER referrals will have orders sent to the Respiratory Department and the patients will be contacted by the asthma educator and appointment made. The order will be verified and a letter will be sent to the patient.
As COPD educators we look forward to increasing awareness of COPD and Asthma. Together with the physicians, nurse practitioners and other health care professionals; we will provide compassionate care and will support our community with the proper disease education and management needed to improve each patients quality of life. If you have any questions regarding COPD/Asthma Clinic, Please contact Terri Peterson RRT, AE-C, or Ron Stewart RRT, Director Respiratory Care at 275-1256.
