French Phrase
Ça aide à garder les voies respiratoires ouvertes.
Meaning
The sentence means that something (like a medication, a breathing technique, or a device) helps keep the airways open, which is essential for proper breathing and oxygen flow.
When to use
Use this phrase in medical or health‑related conversations, for example when discussing the benefits of an inhaler, a humidifier, or a breathing exercise.
🗨In Conversation
Est‑ce que le spray nasal fonctionne vraiment ?
Does the nasal spray really work?
Oui, ça aide à garder les voies respiratoires ouvertes.
Yes, it helps keep the airways open.
✕Common Mistakes
Ça aide à garder les voies respiratoires fermées.
Using "fermées" reverses the meaning; the phrase should describe keeping the airways open, not closed.
Ça aide garder les voies respiratoires ouvertes.
The infinitive after "aider" should be "à garder"; omitting "à" is incorrect.
↔Alternatives
Cela contribue à maintenir les voies respiratoires dégagées.
That contributes to keeping the airways clear.
Ce traitement permet de garder les voies respiratoires ouvertes.
This treatment allows the airways to stay open.
Il aide à garder les voies respiratoires libres.
It helps keep the airways free.
Cultural Tip
In French medical contexts, "les voies respiratoires" is the standard term. "Ça" is informal and works well in spoken advice, but in written or formal medical reports you would use "Cela" or "Ce traitement".