Respiratory Therapy - Outpatients / Community at
Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre
ADDRESS
4550
Madsen
Avenue
Drayton Valley Alberta
T7A 1N8
MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES
24 - 48 hours advance notice for cancellations is required please.
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
- Bring your Alberta health care card and a piece of government issued photo ID.
- Check in at reception 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
- You may bring a family member or significant other during your consultation.
- Please make sure to have someone with you if you are unable to communicate in English.
SPIROMETRY TESTING:- Let your doctor know if you take medicines for a lung problem. You may need to stop some of them before the tests.
- Do not eat a heavy meal just before this test. A full stomach may keep your lungs from fully expanding.
- Don't smoke or do intense exercise for 6 hours before the test.
- For the test, wear loose clothing that doesn't restrict your breathing in any way.
- Avoid food or drinks with caffeine. Caffeine can cause your airways to relax and allow more air than usual to pass through.
- If you have dentures, wear them during the test. They help you form a tight seal around the mouthpiece of the machine.
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Respiratory Therapy - Outpatients / Community at
Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre
DIRECTIONS
Use main entrance to access services.
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Parking is available on site.