Respiratory care technology is new branch of allied health science & a profession. It is the scientific application of technology for diagnosis, treatment, management & care of patients in all age groups with cardiopulmonary & associated disorders. Disease states or condition often requiring respiratory care include asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive lung disease, pneumonia, infant respiratory distress syndrome & conditions due to shock, trauma or post-operative condition. Respiratory therapist provide treatment for heart and lung disorders by administrating breathing treatment, medication, oxygen, electrocardiograms, pulmonary functioning test etc.
