When undertaking home respiratory care for the treatment of lung disease, patients and their families should not only pay attention to physiological assessments and the advice of health education
staff, but also to the safety of instruments and related equipment, such as suction machines, ventilators,and oxygen machines. They must also understand and control the indoor environment, including the
effects of such things as home cleaning supplies and other substances that can have a detrimental effect on breathing. They should also keep a watch on the outdoor temperature and humidity due to their
possible effects on the patient s breathing. Home patients with pulmonary disease should also engage in breathing exercises to help maintain the best possible lung condition and to improve the quality of life.
Furthermore, patients who are utilizing oxygen therapy or mechanical ventilation and the people who care for them should pay close attention to the safety issues created by the use of the equipment. They
should also be proficient in emergency measures to ensure the safety of the patient in the event of a crisis.