Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory therapy is a vital healthcare specialty dedicated to:
✔ Diagnosing breathing disorders
✔ Treating acute/chronic respiratory conditions
✔ Improving pulmonary function

Conditions Managed by Respiratory Therapists

Common Respiratory Disorders

  • Asthma (chronic airway inflammation)

  • COPD (emphysema, chronic bronchitis)

  • Pneumonia & pulmonary infections

  • Cystic fibrosis

  • Sleep apnea

  • Respiratory distress syndrome (newborns/adults)

Key Treatment Modalities

Therapeutic Interventions

  • Oxygen therapy (nasal cannula, masks)

  • Mechanical ventilation (invasive/non-invasive)

  • Bronchodilator & corticosteroid administration

  • Airway clearance techniques

Diagnostic Procedures

  • Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)

  • Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis

  • Pulse oximetry monitoring

  • Sleep studies (polysomnography)

Patient Education & Self-Management

✅ Inhaler technique training
✅ Breathing exercises (pursed-lip, diaphragmatic)
✅ Smoking cessation counseling
✅ Lifestyle modification guidance

Clinical Settings

  • Hospitals (ICUs, ER, general wards)

  • Outpatient pulmonary clinics

  • Home healthcare

  • Rehabilitation centers

Why Respiratory Therapy Matters?

✔ Reduces hospital readmissions
✔ Improves quality of life for chronic patients
✔ Prevents respiratory complications post-surgery
✔ Saves lives in critical care

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