respiratory therapist
Lung treatment professional
A respiratory therapist is a healthcare professional who specializes in treating patients with breathing disorders and cardiopulmonary conditions.
They operate ventilators, administer oxygen therapy, and help manage conditions like asthma, emphysema, and pneumonia.
Respiratory therapists work in hospitals, emergency rooms, and home care settings, often alongside physicians and nurses.
The respiratory therapist adjusted the ventilator settings after the patient's surgery.
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