2279G1100X General Care Registered Respiratory Therapist

A medical professional who specializes in helping patients with serious breathing problems in intensive care settings. They monitor breathing, check blood oxygen levels, manage life-support machines like ventilators, and provide treatments to help patients breathe better. Common conditions they manage include severe asthma attacks, pneumonia, respiratory failure, and complications from surgery or trauma. Patients can expect close monitoring and expert support to improve their breathing and overall comfort during critical illness.

A medical professional who teaches patients and their families about lung and breathing problems, such as asthma, COPD, or pneumonia. They explain treatment options, how to use inhalers or oxygen equipment, and ways to manage breathing at home. Patients can expect support, clear instructions, and answers to questions so they can better understand and manage their respiratory condition.

A medical professional who provides urgent breathing and lung care to patients in emergency situations. They help people who have trouble breathing due to trauma, severe asthma attacks, allergic reactions, or other emergencies. They assist with airway management, give oxygen, use breathing machines, and perform rapid assessments to stabilize patients. Patients can expect immediate, skilled support for serious breathing problems or respiratory distress.

A medical professional who helps older adults with breathing problems by testing lung function, providing breathing treatments, and teaching ways to manage chronic conditions like COPD, asthma, and pneumonia. They work with patients and families to improve quality of life, prevent complications, and support recovery from illnesses affecting the lungs and airways.

A medical professional who visits patients in their homes to help manage breathing problems. They teach patients how to use inhalers, oxygen equipment, and other therapies safely, and provide education on managing conditions like asthma, COPD, and other chronic lung diseases. Patients can expect personalized care plans, equipment checks, and support to help them breathe easier and stay healthy at home.

A medical professional who specializes in helping premature infants, newborns, and children with breathing problems. They monitor and support children who need help to breathe, provide treatments like oxygen therapy or inhaled medications, and manage life-support machines such as ventilators. Common conditions they treat include asthma, lung infections, breathing distress in newborns, and other respiratory illnesses. Patients and families can expect care focused on improving breathing and comfort for young patients.

A medical professional who helps patients with serious or terminal lung conditions breathe more comfortably during palliative or hospice care. They manage symptoms like shortness of breath and help clear lung secretions. Patients and their families can expect support with breathing treatments, oxygen therapy, and education on managing respiratory symptoms to improve comfort and quality of life.

A medical professional who travels with patients needing respiratory care during transport between hospitals or medical facilities. They monitor breathing, manage ventilators, provide oxygen therapy, and respond to emergencies for babies, children, and adults with serious breathing problems, injuries, or illnesses. Patients can expect close attention to their breathing needs and expert support during transfer to ensure safety and comfort.

A medical professional who specializes in testing and evaluating how well your lungs and breathing work. They perform breathing tests, collect and analyze samples, and help diagnose conditions like asthma, COPD, and sleep disorders. Patients can expect these therapists to guide them through breathing tests, explain results, and support doctors in planning treatment for lung and breathing problems.

A medical professional who performs breathing tests to check how well your lungs are working. They help diagnose and monitor conditions like asthma, COPD, and other breathing problems. Patients can expect this specialist to explain the testing process, guide them through breathing exercises, ensure equipment is working properly, and share results with your doctor to help plan your care.

A medical professional who helps people with chronic lung diseases improve their breathing and quality of life through specialized exercise programs, education, and breathing techniques. They work with patients who have conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, or pulmonary fibrosis. Patients can expect support with safe exercise, advice on managing symptoms, and guidance on daily activities to help them stay active and independent.

A medical professional who helps residents in skilled nursing or subacute care facilities breathe more easily. They manage oxygen therapy, breathing treatments, and ventilation support for people recovering from illness, surgery, or chronic lung problems like COPD, pneumonia, or asthma. Patients can expect help with breathing exercises, monitoring of their lung function, and support to improve their comfort and quality of life.