The Mission and History of Respiratory Care Week
In 1982, the American Association for Respiratory Therapy (later changed to American Association for Respiratory Care) officially designated the last week in October as Respiratory Care Week to draw national attention to the importance of lung health. The announcement came from the Oval Office when then-president Ronald Reagan supported the efforts of the organization. The event is in October because the fall is typically a time when patients suffering lung disease have difficulty breathing and may need help.
Mission of Respiratory Care Week
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