Respiratory illnesses are common in pediatric patients, with conditions including common colds, chronic cough, respiratory infections (such as RSV or the flu) and pneumonia. Some children may also have chronic illnesses that affect the breathing system, including asthma and cystic fibrosis (CF).
We offer complete diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services for infants, children and adolescents with chronic respiratory disorders such as:
We offer complete diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services for infants, children and adolescents with chronic respiratory disorders such as:
The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) defines respiratory therapy as a specialized healthcare field where practitioners are trained in pulmonary medicine, in order to work therapeutically with people suffering from pulmonary disease.
When it comes to being a respiratory therapist, the AARC says:
“Service to others is the foundation of the respiratory care profession. RTs make it their mission to deliver consistent, high-quality patient care. You’ll find RTs helping improve the care of patients at all stages of life and in dozens of circumstances. Keeping the patient experience forefront is paramount. Treating each patient with skill, dedication and genuine care makes the respiratory care profession a vital piece to the entire health care system.”
Asthma is a chronic disease in which the airways or bronchial tubes in the lungs become swollen or inflamed. When the airways become swollen, it is hard for the air to move in and out of the lungs.
Signs of asthma
Asthma flare
Airways or bronchial tubes become:
Triggers
During an asthma flare, your airways react more easily to:
Asthma facts in children
Asthma myths
Camp Easy Breathers is a summer camp for children with asthma. It is designed to provide physical and social experiences that are fun while increasing the child's understanding of asthma. The children will be guided to manage their asthma so that they can fully enjoy all camp activities. This experience is designed for kids to have fun, make memories and gain valuable knowledge that will help long after camp is over.
Asthma Camp Guide 2025 (English)Asthma Camp Guide 2025 (Spanish)
June 9- 12, 2025
Applications for summer 2025 will be accepted starting in April.
All health forms and applications will be available for download at that time.
A parent education session and a camp celebration are held on the last day of camp. More information will be available when your child is registered. Dismissal takes place after the parent education session on Thursday. Parents must attend registration and education sessions—no exceptions.
All campers must have their own transportation to and from camp.
Requirements for campers:
Camp Easy Breathers will be held at Camp Aranzazu, 5420 FM 1781, Rockport, Texas 78382, six miles from downtown Rockport.
Limited space and scholarships are available. We will accept the first 30 eligible applicants who submit their complete application and required forms.
Camper Application 2025 (English)Camper Application 2025 (Spanish)There is no charge to the families or volunteers to attend camp. Driscoll summer camp is made possible for your child through generous gifts from amazing individuals, organizations, foundations and corporations!
The camp includes all meals, snacks and activities.
There is no charge to the families or volunteers to attend camp. Driscoll summer camp is made possible for your child through generous gifts from amazing individuals, organizations, foundations and corporations!
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