Respiratory physiology

In respiratory physiology, you'll work with patients who have lung, chest wall, airway, or blood oxygenation problems to understand the causes of their disorder and the response to and monitoring of treatment. Respiratory disorders include conditions such as asthma. fibrosis. emphysema.

Understanding respiratory physiology can aid the practitioner in diagnosing the cause of respiratory symptoms. The main goals of respiration are oxygen uptake and the elimination of carbon dioxide. Secondary goals include acid-base buffering, hormonal regulation, and host defense.