The Northwestern Medicine Center for Home-Based Advanced Respiratory Devices helps manage the care of adults with long-term respiratory disease who need an at-home breathing device.

We welcome patients transitioning to adult care from pediatric care. We can help guide you through that change.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, please call 312.695.1800.

Bring your home device to your first visit, or you can give our staff access to your device. We will evaluate your device at your visit.

Our team members will perform some or all of these tests during your visit:

• Spirometry: Measures how much air you can breathe out forcefully and how fast you can do it.
• Diaphragm ultrasound: Helps your care team check your diaphragm and how well it works.
• Six-minute walk: Your care team will check the amount of oxygen is in your blood before and after the walk.
• Arterial blood gas test: Checks the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in your blood and measures your blood's acidity. This test helps your physician decide if you need oxygen therapy.

We offer many devices to help you breathe, including:

• Home mechanical ventilators
• Respiratory assist devices
• High flow devices
• Life 2000
• Airway clearance devices:
• Mechanical insuffilation/exsufflation
• High-frequency chest wall oscillation (vest therapy)
• Oscillating lung expansion
• Nebulizers
• Intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB)

Why choose Northwestern Medicine?

Our goal is to put you at the center of your care. Our team will:

• Monitor your breathing device remotely to help ensure your well-being.
• Work with your care team, other Northwestern Medicine specialists and rehabilitation centers.
• Provide home-based respiratory care so you can live at home.
• Offer access to leading-edge devices and treatments.