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Respiratory care in the community
Open source (opens in a new tab)Link checked August 2026
About this source
Video.
Where this source is used
Used in 8 places across 2 domains.
People who may help
Doctors
- Respiratory physician
What this person does, and where they sit in a team
Teams and services
- Respiratory or ventilation service
What this person does, and where they sit in a team
Resources
Breathing
- Cough Assist Devices
Further reading
A video on managing breathing and secretion care at home, helpful for caregivers who assist with clearing mucus.
- Respiratory Testing
Further reading
A clear video walking through how breathing is supported and monitored outside the hospital, so you know what to expect between clinic visits.
- Respiratory Consult
Further reading
A short video explaining how respiratory care is delivered outside the hospital and how it fits with the rest of your care team.
- Sleep Study
Further reading
Video on managing breathing care at home and in the community, giving a sense of the support available after a sleep assessment.
Cough Assist Devices
- What does using cough assist feel like, and how is it used day to day?
Further reading
Webinar on respiratory support and care at home
Mobility
Physiotherapy
- When should a physiotherapist involve respiratory support?
Further reading
Webinar on respiratory support for people with MND.
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