In this episode of OT Conversations, HAO discusses the fundamental aspects of respiratory conditions relevant to occupational therapy. The key focus is on the journey of oxygen from the atmosphere into the body's cells, detailing how oxygen enters through the nose, travels down the windpipe, bronchi, and into alveoli where it exchanges with carbon dioxide in the bloodstream. Several respiratory conditions like asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer are examined, highlighting their impact on gas exchange and daily function. HAO emphasizes the importance of understanding these processes for effective therapy and advises on treatment adaptations, exercise techniques like square breathing, and the functional implications of respiratory issues on activities of daily living. The episode concludes with encouragement to share and discuss the learned information.
