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National Respiratory Therapist Week
💙 HAPPY NATIONAL RESPIRATORY THERAPIST WEEK!
Celebrating the professionals who help us breathe a little easier!
This National Respiratory Therapist Week, the BNTM community celebrates the dedicated respiratory therapists who make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with bronchiectasis and nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease.
💙 Respiratory therapists are educators, coaches, problem-solvers, and trusted partners in our respiratory health journey.
👏 They assist patients:
🫁 Learn airway clearance techniques and use respiratory equipment correctly.
💨 Understand nebulizers, inhaled therapies, and breathing treatments.
🌿 Manage symptoms and support lung health.
📚 Build confidence in managing their condition at home.
🤝 Navigate the challenges of living with a chronic lung disease. Respiratory therapists create educational programs for our community.
Respiratory therapists work with drug companies and other research organizations to develop new drugs and therapies.
Respiratory therapists advocate and work with legislators to secure funding for research.
For those living with BNTM, having a knowledgeable respiratory therapist on your healthcare team can make a real difference. Their guidance can help patients feel more confident, informed, and empowered to participate in their care.
💐 To all respiratory therapists: Thank you for your expertise, compassion, patience, and commitment to helping our community breathe better. Your work matters more than you know!
A big shout-out to our own Christina Hunt and Alyssa Dittner, and all other respiratory therapists within the BNTM Association and the COPD Foundation who dedicate their careers to assisting us on a regular basis.
Do you have a respiratory therapist who has made a difference in your BNTM journey? Share a shout-out in the comments and let them know how much they are appreciated!
It is not our intention to serve as a substitute for medical advice and any content posted should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. We make every effort to support our members, our medical professionals cannot and will not provide a diagnosis or suggest a specific medication; those decisions should be left to your personal medical team. While we encourage individuals to share their personal experiences with Bronchiectasis and NTM, please consult a physician before making changes to your own Bronchiectasis and NTM management plan.
Community posts are monitored by the 360social Community Manager, as well as staff respiratory therapists, educators, and other medical professionals.