Taxonomy Code 2279G0305X

The directory of Registered Respiratory Therapists (Geriatric) in San Francisco, California was last updated 1/9/2024

Registered Respiratory Therapists (Geriatric)
Taxonomy Code 2279G0305X

Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Registered

Description

Care of older patients who have age and/or disease related decremental pulmonary changes. Diagnosis and treatment is very important for this group since chronic lung disease is the major cause of morbidity and mortality among them. Furthermore, as this segment of the population increases, life expectancy is being extended.