Respiratory therapy

Respiratory therapy is a special way that people who have trouble breathing can get help to make it easier for them to breathe. In our body, we have an important organ called lungs that help us breathe. When we inhale air, that air goes into our lungs, where the oxygen from the air goes into our blood, and then the "used" air comes out when we exhale.

Sometimes, some people may have difficulty breathing. They could be born with it or develop it as a result of an injury, a disease, or a medical condition like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or pneumonia.

That is where respiratory therapists come into play. They are experts who are trained to help those people breathe easier. Just like how a doctor diagnoses the conditions, respiratory therapists assess how the patient breathes to figure out the best way to help them breathe better.

One of the ways respiratory therapists help people breathe better is by using special equipment. The equipment that respiratory therapists use helps to improve the oxygen flow in the body, remove mucus, or expand the airways. For example, they may use machines that help people breathe in aerosol medications or use oxygen tanks to provide additional oxygen to the patient.

Respiratory therapists also give advice to help people learn how to breathe better on their own, like breathing exercises or techniques to control their breathing during an asthma attack.

Overall, the job of the respiratory therapist is to help people who have trouble breathing to get the oxygen they need to keep their body healthy and functioning properly.