Respiratory Care

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What Is Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease?

Let’s be honest, on a day-to-day basis, you tend to not even think about breathing. It’s just something you do automatically without a thought. The majority of us likely don’t think about the vital role our respiratory system plays in our overall health — until something goes wrong. Unfortunately, not ensuring that your respiratory system…

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What Does the Respiratory System Do?

Breathing is something most people don’t think about. We often go about our day without considering the complexities of what our respiratory systems are doing for our bodies. It’s only when we experience respiratory issues that we understand how essential every breath is to our health and wellbeing. Our Arizona respiratory care experts explain. What…

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Tracheostomy Care: Guidelines and Procedures

After a tracheotomy procedure, many patients need skilled nursing care and dedicated support to help them avoid complications. Common nursing duties include tracheostomy care provided in hospital settings, intensive care units or skilled nursing facilities that offer specialized respiratory care. Here are some guidelines and procedures involved with trach care and promoting healing after surgery.…

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