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the management of patients with chronic disease, and promotion of health and wellness.
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Where are the majority of respiratory therapists employed?
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Approximately 75% of all respiratory therapists work in hospitals or other acute care settings.
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James K. Stoller, Albert J. Heuer, David L. Vines, Robert L. Chatburn, Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila Egan\'s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care
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