Parent's Guide

A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Respiratory Services

In-home respiratory services bring expert support, specialized equipment, and peace of mind right into your everyday life. This guide will walk you through what that care looks like, who it’s for, and how we support families every step of the way.

What Are Home Respiratory Services?

Real Support You Can Feel

When we talk about home respiratory care, we’re not just talking about machines. We’re talking about bringing real medical support into your home in a way that works for your family.

That means:

  • Equipment like vents, oxygen concentrators, nebulizers, and suction machines
  • A team of respiratory therapists who know your name and your story
  • Hands-on training so you feel prepared and confident
  • Ongoing check-ins and 24/7 help when you need it

At Wave, we don’t just deliver equipment; we deliver peace of mind. You’ll never have to figure it all out alone.

Who Might Need This Kind of Care?

Diagnoses That Sometimes Call for Home-Based Support

Every child is different, but here are some common reasons families turn to home respiratory services:

  • Neuromuscular conditions like SMA or muscular dystrophy
  • Chronic lung issues like BPD
  • Trach or ventilator support
  • Leaving the NICU or PICU with continued respiratory needs
  • Conditions like sleep apnea that require CPAP or BiPAP

The good news? Care doesn’t stop when you leave the hospital. We’re here to help make the transition home smoother and safer.

What to Expect When You Start

From Setup to Support, We’ve Got You

Starting home care can feel like a lot, but we break it down into simple, manageable steps:

  • We get to know you. We’ll talk to your providers and meet with your family to understand what you need.
  • We bring the equipment to you. No heavy lifting, no extra errands.
  • We train you. Our therapists show you how everything works, answer every question, and stick with you until you feel solid.
  • We stay in touch. You’re never on your own. Whether it’s a quick question or an emergency, we’re just a call away.

You’re Not Just a Patient, You’re a Family

When a child needs medical care, it affects everyone in the household. That’s why we include caregivers, siblings, and anyone else who’s part of the team. We’ll help you build routines that work for your real life.

What Makes Wave Different?

We’re more than a delivery service. We’re a care team that really cares. From setup to long-term support, we stick with you, and we celebrate every step forward.

Wave’s respiratory therapists aren’t just clinical experts. They’re great listeners, great teachers, and great humans. We believe in helping kids be kids, wherever they are and however they breathe.

Let’s Talk

If you’re curious about what home care might look like for your child, we’re ready to chat. Whether you have questions, concerns, or are just gathering information, we’re here to listen and help.

Because every child deserves to feel like a kid, and every parent deserves to feel like they’ve got support they can count on.

Contact Wave Healthcare

Pediatric DME Specializing in Respiratory and Enteral Care

dsFor questions about our respiratory and enteral home care services, our home medical equipment, or to inquire about referrals, contact Wave Healthcare, and a member of our team will be happy to assist you. 

Contact Wave Healthcare Pediatric DME

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Phone: (210) 593-WAVE(9283)
Fax: (866) 492-7762

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+1 (866) 935-9283

Janna B
15:29 18 Mar 25
Shannon and the whole Wave team has always taken care of our boys’ needs!
Maribel A.
20:17 17 Mar 25
Wave Healthcare Rio Grande Valley has always provided great customer service. All there staff is friendly and very professional. They always educate and keep us posted on any changes on equipment. Always available 24/7 and resolve issues within time. All our equipment always checked and maintained within due date. Staff always has available back ups in items needed.Highly recommend them,always resolve our problems and answer all our concerns.
Katie Y.
17:00 14 Mar 25
We have been using wave healthcare for several years now! They have always been quick to respond when we need medical DME. Their customer service is immaculate. They make us feel like family!
Laura G.
14:57 14 Mar 25
We have used wave health care for several years. Shannon and her team along with team in San Antonio always make sure our son has the supplies he needs! We appreciate all y'all do!
Kenneth S.
21:00 12 Mar 25
denise G.
20:55 12 Mar 25
Excellent company, excellent customer service, bilingual (english/spanish), super nice and polite people. I never tought in my life that I would need a DME company, but destiny had other plans for me and because of my medically complex baby boy, I needed it. They teach me how to use and operate the machines that my son uses, they were kind and empathetic with our situation and they are always willing to help. I'm grateful to have them as our DME company.
Maribel A.
22:15 11 Mar 25
Everyone I’ve spoken to has been very helpful, professional, and knowledgeable. Vanessa and Sola are great!
Joe G.
13:49 10 Mar 25
Kym C.
00:58 10 Mar 25
The Lubbock Office is amazing! Shannon helped with any questions I had and it gave me so much comfort knowing that she was a phone call away. If anyone needs this service I will DEFINITELY recommend them. Thank You For Your Service & Support when we needed it the most.
veronica Q.
18:48 07 Mar 25
Wave healthcare is awesome! Their respiratory therapist Vanessa is very kind and caring about patients. She’s always helping nurses and parents with any equipment problem and she has great communication skills! As a nurse I Highly recommend wave healthcare they do an great job!
Karla T.
22:04 06 Mar 25
Great service and great staff. Highly recommend!!
Karen L G.
18:47 04 Mar 25
Awesome Company , Will Recommend to Everyone and Conrad the RT very sweet and Great Worker!!!
Brenda S.
18:41 03 Mar 25
've had an exceptionally positive experience with Wave Healthcare, and I highly recommend them. The customer service team, particularly respiratory therapist Vanessa, has been outstanding. Vanessa consistently demonstrates exceptional attentiveness, ensuring timely delivery and repair of medical equipment, and providing invaluable education to nurses and family members. Her dedication to providing top-notch care is truly impressive, and I'm grateful for the exceptional service Wave Healthcare provides.
Eduardo R.
15:25 26 Feb 25
Wave healthcare has always been a pleasure to work with, especially RT Irma and Sola, both have never let me down when I needed their assistance with obtaining my patients medical supplies. Anytime I had questions about a monthly supply order or respiratory equipment, both Irma and Sola were always very happy to help. I can’t say enough good things about this company and looking forward to working with you all for many years to come.
Branson S.
00:17 20 Feb 25
The Lubbock staff is awesome! They are always available and helpful when I have questions. So lucky we have them by our side. 5 Star Service!
Cathy P.
22:15 15 Feb 25
This is a great branch with a caring and dedicated staff, particularly Shannon, who always goes above and beyond to provide the best service to her patients.
Sarenne R.
22:25 19 Dec 24
I’ve been 6 years with Wave and every single year then surprised me more. Definitely if you need a company with values choose Wave. As a mom with a critical patient, I can recommend Wave with my eyes closed. I am very thankful for your service, specially with Mr. Marco, RT and Ms. Vanessa, RT I am very thankful for everything they have done, for everything they’ve teach me, and for their support, empathy, and kindness, they are true angels to this company.
Natalia
10:59 21 May 24
Some staff have good customers service and some have horrible customer service. Overall lack of communication! Manuel is very professional and very understanding employee need more staff like him.
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