May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease which cannot be cured. Young children suffering from asthma can outgrow it but some children might outgrow the disease and may have it appearing again sometime during their adulthood.
COPD is not curable. It is essential to stop smoking to prevent the progression of COPD. Various forms of treatment can help control its symptoms and increase quality of life for people with the illness. For example, medicines that help dilate major air passages of the lungs can improve shortness of breath.