clinical respiratory assessment

A clinical respiratory assessment is a thorough check of how well your lungs and breathing work. It involves listening to your breathing with a stethoscope, examining your chest and breathing patterns, and sometimes testing your oxygen levels or lung capacity. This helps healthcare providers identify issues like infections, asthma, or other lung problems. The goal is to understand your respiratory health, detect any abnormalities, and decide on the best treatment or further tests needed. It's a standard part of evaluating symptoms like cough, breathlessness, or chest discomfort.