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
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
Expert Answers: What is Spirometry and PFT?...A respiratory therapist, working with a physician, will usually administer the PFT to the patient.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Staying Healthy With Stage 3/Severe COPD...In these types of programs, you might work with a nutritionist, physician, respiratory therapist, counselor, nurse and other professionals.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Let’s Discuss Self-Advocacy...As a respiratory therapist, I have seen various other strategies. I suppose this has helped me pick up some ideas over the years.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Questions for Your Pulmonologist...Most likely you will be referred to a respiratory therapist.... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Memes I'd Create for Doctor's Offices Then and Now...I enjoy being a respiratory therapist. It gives me an opportunity to connect with people with COPD and to share my knowledge with them.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Six Steps To Finding A Great Doctor...For instance, I am a respiratory therapist, so I often have ideas for managing my own care.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating the Shared Journey: Asthma and COPD...When I became a respiratory therapist, I expected to connect with short-of-breath patients, assuming they'd be like me—fellow asthmatics.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
This Guy Named Ted...A few years later I was a respiratory therapist. It was when I was in respiratory therapy school that Ted passed away.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Top 10 Steps for Coping With COPD...You might need to consult a respiratory care specialty doctor. Or a respiratory therapist.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lonely Days...Talk to your doctor or respiratory therapist to see if there is a group in your area. Otherwise there are various online support groups.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
6 Tips to Ensure Accuracy in Your Pulse Oximeter Readings...These are 6 potential issues that may contribute to low pulse oximetry readings, as these are challenges I've faced as a respiratory therapist.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Helping Your Caregiver Help You With Your COPD...This team includes all the members of your health care group, including your physician, his or her staff, a respiratory therapist, nutritionist, and possibly... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Ask the Advocates: Assistive Devices...One I am familiar with, as a respiratory therapist, is an acapella. This is a lightweight device you can hold in one hand.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
COPD: Now What?...Don’t increase this without an okay from your doctor or respiratory therapist. It can be harmful.... By Janet Plank5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Medical Review Board...Katie completed a degree in respiratory therapy prior to nursing and worked as a critical care respiratory therapist.... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
Do I have COPD?...Well, I did write two posts about me being a respiratory therapist. But, I am also a lifelong asthmatic.... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Tips for Living Your Best Life With COPD...Your doctor, his/her nurses and the respiratory therapist are all there to help you learn about your disease and its management.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exercising With Resistance Bands (Part 3)...Then I met once a week one on one with my private therapist. I was introduced to resistance bands for the first time.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments