Treats pulmonary diseases which may worsen due to ALS,
Discusses ventilatory support to assist with poor breathing often associated with ALS”(Emory University School of Medicine, n. d). The respiratory therapist provides life support to the patients in critical units such as intensive care unit, emergency room, and other general care areas. They have a crucial role in saving the life of patients who have cardiopulmonary dysfunctions.
Emory University School of Medicine. (n.d.). The Role of the Respiratory Therapist. Retrieved July 12, 2016, from http://www.neurology.emory.edu/ALS/clinical_services/respiratory_therapist.html