How Do You Feel About the Word “COPDer”?...I first heard the term (COPD) in respiratory therapy school in 1995. Since 1997 I have worked as a respiratory therapist (RT) in a hospital.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments42 comments
Using a BiPap Machine...I had an opportunity to speak one-on-one with a respiratory therapist. Not my RT but someone who I have never spoken to, and she didn’t know me.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Diaries Aren't Just for Kids!...Your doctor (or Respiratory Therapist) will be quite impressed!... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why Quitting Smoking Can Prolong Your Life...Think of it this way: If you are diagnosed with COPD, nearly every expert on the subject, be it a nurse, respiratory therapist, or physician, is going... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD Lexicon: Hospital Staff (Folks You’ll Meet in the Hospital)...Oxygen green is respiratory therapist green. We keep you breathing easy. We dole out breathing treatments.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Find Your COPD Buddies...Being a respiratory therapist, I already knew a lot about COPD- from the clinical side, but not the personal one. I felt alone.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Employer/COPD Connection...In addition to having lung issues myself, I am a respiratory therapist by trade. I work in a hospital setting as well as a clinic.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The 4 People Everyone Needs...Your family practitioner, respiratory therapist, pulmonologist, nurses, and aides that all look after our care can be coaches.... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The COPD Stigma...It was a major blow to hear that news, especially being a Respiratory Therapist and knowing what I do about the lungs.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Which COPD Medications are Best for You?...Some drugs interact, and your medical provider, respiratory therapist, pulmonary doctor, or pharmacist all work together to create the formula that is... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What is Pulmonary Function Testing?...It entails working with a technician, such as a respiratory therapist. You place your mouth over a mouthpiece. A clip will be placed over your nose.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
I Can Empathize With My COPD Patients...Fortunately, work hasn't been impacted, and being a respiratory therapist in a currently not-so-busy hospital has its perks (knock on wood).... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Who Woke Up the Weather?...If you have difficulties, talk with your doctor or registered respiratory therapist if you see one for respiratory therapy.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The Early Stages Of COPD: What To Know...So, as a respiratory therapist, rarely will I meet you when you are in the early stages. Deaths due to COPD are rare in these early stages as... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
8 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About COPD...I have now been a respiratory therapist for 21 years. During these years I have taken care of many people with COPD.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Understanding Nasal Sprays...As a seasoned respiratory therapist, my expertise predominantly lies in inhalers, a realm I've navigated since I was introduced to my first inhaler in... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
New Procedure For Severe Emphysema: Endobronchial Valve System?...A fellow respiratory therapist said she saw it work first hand. She had a patient with severe emphysema. He was very short of breath.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Breathlessness vs. Oxygen Saturation with COPD: Understanding the Difference...Respiratory therapist, Mark Mangus, suggests these additional actions: Once you are feeling better and more in control of your breaths, it may be time... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments114 comments
Four Strategies for Coping When You Feel Overwhelmed by the Reality of COPD...You are just as important a member of your healthcare team as your doctor or your respiratory therapist.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
10 Ways to Slow the Progression of COPD...Seek guidance from your doctor, nurse, or respiratory therapist to learn techniques that can enhance your lung capacity and assist in managing shortness... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments