Supporting
Respiratory Care
Through Every Season
From July through September, these awareness moments highlight the many ways respiratory support can play a role in helping children feel safer, more comfortable, and better supported at home.
July
Disability Pride Month
Respiratory care is not one-size-fits-all. For many children living with disabilities, comfort, confidence, and consistency at home matter just as much as the equipment itself. This month is a reminder that support should meet children where they are and help families build routines that work in real life.
Bronchiectasis Day | July 1
For children managing chronic airway conditions, daily respiratory care often depends on consistency. Airway clearance, equipment use, and routine follow-through can all play an important role in helping keep the lungs clearer and supporting breathing over time. Education and support at home can make those routines feel more manageable.
August
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Month
When a condition affects muscle strength, respiratory care often becomes an important part of daily life. Families may be managing equipment, monitoring breathing, and building routines that support comfort and safety at home. Clear guidance and steady support can help make those routines easier to understand and maintain.
World Lung Cancer Day | August 1
Lung health affects every stage of respiratory care. Awareness moments like this are a reminder of how important it is to pay attention to breathing changes, understand care needs early, and support ongoing respiratory health with the right tools and education.
September
NICU Awareness Month
For some families, the transition home after the NICU includes learning new respiratory equipment, new care routines, and new ways to support a child’s breathing outside the hospital. Ongoing education and follow-through can help make that transition feel less overwhelming and more manageable at home.
World Lung Cancer Day | August 1
When lung function is affected over time, respiratory support can become an important part of helping patients feel more comfortable and supported day to day. Awareness helps reinforce the value of symptom monitoring, consistent care routines, and having the right support in place at home.
Awareness Builds Connection
Pediatric respiratory care is different for every child, but support always begins with compassion. By working together, clinicians, case managers, respiratory therapists, and families can create a circle of care that helps children transition safely from hospital to home.
Every question, every setup, and every step forward matters. And we’re here to help make them count.
