RESPIRATORY THERAPY SERVICES OFFERED
Inhalation therapy
Respiratory conditions like asthma, COPD, and sleep apnea can affect your quality of life, sleep, and ability to perform daily activities. At Clinique Omicron, our respiratory therapists assess your lung function, analyze your symptoms, and optimize your treatments to improve your comfort and lung health.
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Discover our respiratory therapy services
Our respiratory therapists assess your lung function, analyze your symptoms, and optimize your treatments to improve your daily comfort and lung health.
- Symptom analysis: shortness of breath, cough, chest tightness, wheezing
- Asthma screening and severity assessment
- COPD Screening and Monitoring
- Sleep evaluation for suspected apnea
- Analysis of inhaler effectiveness and ongoing treatment
- Training on the use of inhalers and spacer devices
- Adjustment of treatment based on symptoms and clinical response
- Monitoring asthma attacks and preventing exacerbations
- Prevention of seasonal or environmental exacerbations
- Referral for further examinations if necessary (e.g., spirometry)
- Recommendations on CPAP and BiPAP Devices
- Device data analysis (leaks, pressures, efficiency)
- Custom adjustments to improve comfort and grip
- Tracking symptoms of fatigue, snoring, and sleep quality
- COPD Management: Breathing Strategies, Effort Adaptation
- Tips for reducing respiratory irritants (smoke, dust, allergens)
- Tips for Adapted Physical Activity to Improve Lung Capacity
- Nursing follow-up based on respiratory symptoms
- Education on lifestyle habits promoting better breathing
Access to a professional without leaving your home
Telemedicine in respiratory therapy
Telemedicine in respiratory therapy allows you to get professional advice on your symptoms, review your inhalation technique, analyze your CPAP device data, or adjust your respiratory treatment—without having to travel.
Frequently Asked Questions about Inhalational Therapy
From asthma to sleep apnea, COPD, inhaler use, and telehealth—everything you need to know.
Consult with respiratory therapy if you experience persistent or exertional shortness of breath, chronic cough, wheezing, recurrent chest tightness, difficulty managing your inhaler or treatment, or if you have been diagnosed with asthma, COPD, or sleep apnea. Regular monitoring is also recommended to prevent exacerbations and optimize your respiratory quality of life.
Yes. Incorrect inhaler use is one of the most common causes of poor asthma or COPD control. Our respiratory therapists check your inhalation technique, correct common errors, teach you how to use spacer devices if applicable, and ensure that the prescribed inhaler type is appropriate for your abilities and condition. Telehealth instruction is also available.
Yes. We offer structured monitoring for chronic asthma: assessment of control level, review of maintenance and rescue medication, identification of triggers (allergens, exercise, infections, cold), personalized action plan in case of a crisis, education on proper inhaler techniques, and prevention of seasonal or environmental exacerbations. The goal is to enable you to lead an active life with minimal symptoms.
Yes. Our respiratory therapists provide follow-up for patients on CPAP or BiPAP therapy: analysis of device data (residual apnea index, leaks, effective pressure), recommendations to improve comfort (mask, humidification, pressure), and support for treatment adherence. If you have symptoms suggestive of sleep apnea (significant snoring, breathing pauses, chronic fatigue, nighttime awakenings), we can also refer you for a sleep evaluation.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that causes shortness of breath, chronic cough, and mucus overproduction, most often linked to smoking. It is not curable but is effectively manageable. Our respiratory therapists will guide you in optimizing bronchodilator treatment, breathing techniques, exacerbation management, irritant reduction, and exercise adaptations to preserve your independence and quality of life.
Yes, for many follow-ups: assessment of respiratory symptoms, review of inhalation technique, CPAP data analysis, asthma or COPD treatment adjustment, and lifestyle education. An in-person consultation remains necessary for spirometry, a complete auscultatory examination, or initial CPAP device adjustments. In case of acute respiratory distress, dial 911.
Several strategies contribute to improving respiratory function: maintaining a healthy indoor environment (avoiding smoke, mold, and strong perfumes), engaging in regular physical activity adapted to your condition, practicing diaphragmatic breathing techniques, adhering to your inhaled treatment, and managing allergies or exposure to irritants. Our respiratory therapists will guide you through a personalized plan tailored to your diagnosis and lifestyle.
Spirometry is a respiratory function test that measures the flow and volume of air you can exhale. It is essential for diagnosing and assessing the severity of asthma, COPD, and other obstructive or restrictive lung diseases. This test is performed in person. If our teleconsultation assessment reveals an indication, we will refer you for the appropriate examination within our network or to a specialist.
Yes. Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children. Pediatric inhalation therapy aims to teach children and their parents the correct use of age-appropriate inhalers and spacer devices, to identify triggers (animals, pollen, exercise, infections), to establish an action plan in case of an asthma attack, and to adjust treatment according to symptom progression. A safe and educational environment is favored for each session.
The main respiratory irritants to limit include cigarette smoke (active and passive), e-cigarette vapor, dust and dust mites, mold, pet dander, pollen, household chemicals (aerosols, perfumes, paints), wood smoke, and air pollutants during smoggy weather. Indoors, purifying the air, using dust mite-proof covers, and maintaining a humidity level between 40 and 50% help reduce exposure.
Private clinic respiratory therapy services are generally not covered by the RAMQ, but may be reimbursed in whole or in part by your group or supplementary insurance. Some insurers recognize respiratory therapists who are members of the OPIQ. Consult our Pricing section or contact the clinic to find out the applicable fees and receipts available for claims.
You can book an appointment through our online portal, by phone at 514 606-3350, or by email at info@cliniqueomicron.ca. No medical referral is required for an initial consultation. Appointments are available in-clinic or via telemedicine, according to your preference. Please bring your list of medications, current inhalers, and, if applicable, your CPAP device data or previous respiratory exam results.