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gathered from the patient’s history and any testing that was performed. Even doctors look to RTs as respiratory experts and trust them to make accurate judgments of what disease or con- dition a patient has and the types of treatments she needs. Treatment Once a patient has been evaluated, it is important to begin treatment to help the patient breathe more easily. The types of treatment RTs provide for their patients can be divided into two types—rapid-response care and long-term case manage- ment. When a patient has an acute problem that prevents him

The respiratory system consists of the lungs, trachea, bronchi and diaphragm.

What Do Respiratory Therapists Do?

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