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🌬️ What a Respiratory Therapist Does

The specialist who manages everything from oxygen to ventilators.

Managing Your Airway and Breathing Support

  • A **respiratory therapist** is a clinician who specializes in your lungs and airway.
  • They manage the equipment that helps you breathe when your own lungs need extra support.
  • If you are in the intensive care unit, they are the ones who check your settings to ensure your body gets the right amount of oxygen.
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