Why Did I Become A Respiratory Therapist?...One particular respiratory therapist stands out in my memory.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Benefits of Respiratory Therapists...Where I work, it is a respiratory therapist who performs this test.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Why I Became a Respiratory Therapist...Besides, as I’ve learned from my own personal experience, you love the company of a respiratory therapist.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Showing Gratitude to our Respiratory Care Teams...Share how your respiratory therapist and/or care team has made a difference in your health journey in the comments!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessHealthcare Team
Are You My Doctor?...CRTT - Certified Respiratory Therapist Technicians: These are now known as CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist).... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Taking Time to Support and Educate COPD Patients...As a dedicated respiratory therapist, a significant part of my role involves caring for inpatients, including those managing COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
John Bottrell, RRT...John Bottrell is a licensed respiratory therapist who also lives with allergic asthma.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
10 Improvements Over Past 20 Years...It was a worthy celebration of my 20 years as a respiratory therapist.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Healthcare Team Who Treats COPD...This could include: A respiratory therapist works with people who have trouble breathing.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Leon Lebowitz, RRT...He is a New York State licensed, nationally credentialed respiratory therapist and has practiced at many New York metropolitan area hospitals since 1973... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
My Top 6 Favorite Strategies for Managing COPD...If you’ve ever been to a hospital for COPD, then you’ve probably met a respiratory therapist like me.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Theresa Cannizzaro, RRT...Theresa graduated from college and became a Respiratory Therapist in 2004, and has over 12 years of experience with both direct patient care in the hospital... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Elizabeth Moffett...My name is Elizabeth Moffett and I’ve been a Respiratory Therapist for 17 years. Throughout those 17 years, I’ve done it all.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Forming Relationships Between Patients and HCPs...I have now been a respiratory therapist for 20 years. A lot has changed.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Community Health Leaders...John Bottrell is a licensed respiratory therapist who also lives with allergic asthma.... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for later
3 C's of COPD Awareness...It's important to stay connected with every person on your medical team including your primary care physician, respiratory therapist, pharmacist, and others... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What are your tips for finding a specialist?...Have you found a good pulmonologist, respiratory therapist or other specialist? Share your tips with fellow community members!...Reactions0reactionsComments23 replies
A Cough Is Very Beneficial...It may cause respiratory failure and even death. So, it is my role as a respiratory therapist to help my patients enhance their cough.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
You Can Write About COPD if You Want...I started as a respiratory therapist in 1997. On my first day, I met a lady with COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Intubation and Ventilators...The respiratory therapist, under the direction of a physician, will make certain the person is provided with the individualized support that is necessary... By Leon Lebowitz, RRT6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments