Smoking, asthma, and other 21st century ills are changing the lives of record numbers of people of all ages. But there's help and hope for even those with seriously compromised cardiopulmonary systems.

Ranked 25th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, University Health System's prestigious respiratory disorders program benefits from support provided by the Respiratory Care Department, recognized by the American Association of Respiratory Care with their "Quality Respiratory Care Recognition" award for the seventh year in a row (2003-2009).

Methods used to assess and meet our patient's health care needs begin with assessment and physical examination, a review of the medical records, and consultation with the patient's physician, nurse and other health care providers.