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The "Your Lung Health Event" is being done as a community service byrespiratory therapists from around the country -- the professionals who carefor lung patients in hospitals and medical centers. They will be givingspirometry tests, blood pressure checks, oximetry readings and testing forAlpha-1, a genetic form of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
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"This is an opportunity for diagnosed and undiagnosed patients to receivea free lung check up from experts in lung health," said Toni Rodriguez,president of the AARC. "For anyone who suffers from a chronic cough, excessmucus or just has trouble breathing, this is an opportunity to get questionsanswered and learn more about the condition of their lungs."
More than 7,000 respiratory therapists from around the country will be inOrlando, Florida Dec. 1-4 for the International Respiratory Congress, anational meeting organized by the AARC during the association's 60thanniversary. The annual meeting is organized to offer continuing education torespiratory therapists, presenting the latest scientific evidence on the careand treatment of respiratory conditions and the newest and most advancedrespiratory technology.
The keynote speaker at this year's conference will be John W. Walsh,president & chief executive officer of the Alpha-1 Foundation, a patientadvocacy group dedicated to providing the leadership and resources that willresult in increased research, improved health, worldwide detection, and a curefor Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
About the AARC
The American Association for Respiratory Care, headquartered in Dallas, isa professional association of respiratory therapists that focuses primarily onrespiratory therapy education and research. The organization's goals are toensure that respiratory patients receive safe and effective care fromqualified professionals as well as supporting respiratory health careproviders. The association continues to advocate on behalf of pulmonarypatients for appropriate access to respiratory services provided by qualifiedprofessionals. Further information about the AARC and how to become arespiratory therapist are available at www.AARC.org.
SOURCE American Association for Respiratory Care
