How I Adjusted to CPAP...For years, as a respiratory therapist, I have worked with patients who use CPAP at night for obstructive sleep apnea...reactions16comments
Intubation and Ventilators...The respiratory therapist, under the direction of a physician, will make certain the person is provided with the individualized support...reactionscomments
5 Ways People Cope With Severe COPD...Keep in mind I write this based on my observations as a respiratory therapist....reactions12comments
Choosing the Right Style of Nasal Cannula for You...She was offered a few samples from the respiratory therapist who assisted with her yearly pulmonary function test. ...reactionscomments
Forming Relationships With Respiratory Therapists...He would sometimes play the role of respiratory therapist. He would make me laugh. He was funny....reactions5comments
Let’s Discuss Respiratory Aids for COPD...As a respiratory therapist immersed in the hospital setting, the term "ventilator" has traditionally evoked thoughts of invasive respiratory...reactions25comments
Home NIV for COPD May Prolong Life...So, it's essential to work closely with a health care professional such as a respiratory therapist to get started and...reactions1comment
COPD Inhalers vs. Nebulizers: Which Is Right for You?...therapist who can evaluate your abilities to use the devices....reactions6comments
My Advice for Avoiding the ER...I am a respiratory therapist. I get to know many people with COPD....reactions1comment
Things I Teach People With COPD...As a respiratory therapist (RT), I teach a lot. We RTs do a lot of teaching. ...reactions2comments
Respiratory Rehabilitation...The nurses came in first to introduce themselves, and then the Respiratory Therapist came in....reactions12comments
Surgery and COPD...Thank goodness for the respiratory therapist because the anesthesiologist was tickled about that....reactions1replyAwarenessBreathing
Education Is Key With COPD...If you get admitted to my hospital, chances are you’ll meet me or you’ll meet another respiratory therapist who will...reactions10comments
Ask the Advocates: Thankful for Our Community...I am a respiratory therapist who lives in a small-town community in Michigan....reactions2comments
COPD Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction on Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment...As a respiratory therapist, I encounter many COPD myths. These misconceptions can mislead patients and even delay proper treatment....reactions31comments
What Does COPD Feel Like?...Being a Respiratory Therapist and working in a hospital I see many people who suffer with all stages of COPD...reactions31comments
Fans, Breezes, And Cool Air...I thought nothing of this until I became a respiratory therapist....reactionscomments
Five Ways to Fight COPD Fatigue...Talk with your doctor about a referral to a specialist called a respiratory therapist....reactions50comments
The Importance of a Doctor and Others in Treating COPD...The person who does this test might be a respiratory therapist....reactionscomments
Your COPD Dream Team...Additions to your COPD Dream Team will likely include a pulmonologist and a respiratory therapist....reactions5comments
