Interviewing and examining patients regarding their respiratory ailmentsDiagnosing respiratory ailmentsTesting patient lung capacities ( PFT )Analyzing the levels of oxygen and other gases in a patient’s blood ( ABG )Examining test results and identifying issuesRemoving mucus and other fluids from patient’s lungsClearing patients’ airways of physical obstructionsEducating patients on lung health and disease preventionInstructing patients on the use of inhalers and other respiratory toolsProviding emergency resuscitation in cases of ceased breathingDetermining patient treatment plans with supervising physician