Your Lungs and the Cardiovascular System...It is inhaled, travels through your respiratory tract, to an air exchange unit called an alveoli.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Other Lung Conditions: Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, and Pulmonary Sarcoidosis...PF is a chronic respiratory condition that causes scarring in the lungs.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are Flutter Valves and Acapellas? ...Ultimately, the goal is to help reduce the risk for respiratory infections.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
RSV in the News...Unfortunately, this means that respiratory infections like RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) are on the rise.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lynida Jo Harper, MPA, BSRT, RRT, AE-C...Lyn Harper, MPA, BSRT, RRT is the Director of Respiratory Care at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, NY.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Water Therapy for COPD Patients...This post will inform you about hydrotherapy and how it may or may not benefit your respiratory status.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Ann Cuccia, MPH, RRT...Ann is a full-time faculty member in the Respiratory Care Program at Stony Brook University in New York.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Lifestyle Changes Overview...For people with COPD, respiratory infections such as the flu and pneumonia can be dangerous.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Coping With Mental Health: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy...If you or someone you care about is suffering from PTSD and is interested in learning more about EMDR, talk to your doctor or therapist.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Expert Answers: Steroid Bruising...Read on for information from our expert respiratory therapists about steroid bruising and COPD.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
COPD Lexicon: Basic Terms To Know...For more basic terms, stayed tuned for my post “Respiratory 101: The Respiratory Tract.”... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Inhalers and Their Proper Use...As you must know, those of us with COPD have a big incentive in keeping our respiratory diseases under control during the pandemic.... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Should Vitamins and Supplements Be Part of Your COPD Treatment Plan?...The good news is that vitamins and supplements may play a role in your overall health, as well as your respiratory health.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
The Dos and Don'ts of COPD Management...Do Know that doctors and nurses and respiratory therapists are always available in the emergency room when you need them.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
COPD Lexicon: Pharmacology Terms To Know...We, respiratory therapists, recommend that all MDIs be used with spacers. These are medicines that dilate airways to make breathing easier.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Beyond My COPD...The best resource for somebody with COPD is definitely respiratory rehab. You have access to respiratory rehab every time you end up in the hospital.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Agent Orange and COPD...., people with respiratory disease should avoid exposure to this chemical.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is COPD an Autoimmune Disease?...There are also antibodies that target the lining of the respiratory tract in people with COPD.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fever...Taking steps to prevent respiratory infections can also prevent fevers for people with COPD.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
10 Tips to Help You Cope with COPD...Being told you have a lung disease like COPD can be a frightening experience. The idea it’s associated with being short of breath and that it forces you to make... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments50 comments