Respiratory therapy is a branch of health sciences which deal with diagnosis, treatment, management and care of patients with respiratory or cardiopulmonary problems and breathing disorders. Graduates with any science background can also become a respiratory therapists. Patience, persistence, good hand eye coordination, compassion and problem solving skills are some of the desirable traits required. A few colleges where one can study are:
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Yashoda Academy of Medical Education and Research, Secunderabad. Course: Advanced PG Diploma in Respiratory Therapy Technology
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Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Course: BSc Respiratory Therapy
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JSS University, Mysore. Course: BSc Respiratory Therapy
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Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune. Course: BSc Respiratory Therapy
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Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences: Schools and Research Centers, Kochi. Course: BSc Respiratory Therapy