Normally awareness weeks have the objective of helping people find out about various different medical conditions.

While of course Respiratory Care Week is about promote lung health. (It really is time to give up smoking!) It also honours the work of respiratory therapists!

Respiratory therapists are healthcare professionals who specialise in supporting patients with lung related conditions such as asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, COPD, cardiovascular disorders, and trauma.

You can find out more at the KU Medical Center website.

Because Respiratory therapists are rare in Europe it would be great if our American readers would share their experiences of being treated by these healthcare professionals.

Please use the comments section below to add your story.