Respiratory Care Week

Breathe easy – it is Respiratory Care Week! Respiratory Care Week (October 25-31st) is a full week that is set aside each year in order to appreciate and acknowledge hard-working Respiratory Therapists around the world. It began in 1982 when President Ronald signed a proclamation declaring the third week of each October as National Respiratory Care Week. Respiratory Care Week is now a yearly event that is designed to promote and bring awareness to the field of Respiratory Care!

According to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), “Respiratory Care is the health care discipline that specializes in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function and health and wellness. “ As part of this work, respiratory therapists diagnose, manage and work to control illnesses affecting the lungs.

Typically, Respiratory Care Week is celebrated in all parts of the world, and is most notably recognized in the United States and Canada. Respiratory Therapists around the world use Respiratory Care Week as a way to celebrate their profession and dedication to high-quality patient care. Respiratory Care Week not only focuses on efforts to reduce disabling lung conditions like asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) but the week is also devoted to panel discussions and special events to help raise public awareness about what they can do to reduce lung conditions and illness.

Private Home Care extends a big thank you to Respiratory Care professionals who help take care of our breathing and lungs!