5 Ways People Cope With Severe COPD...Keep in mind I write this based on my observations as a respiratory therapist....Reactions0reactionsComments12 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Forming Relationships With Respiratory Therapists...He would sometimes play the role of respiratory therapist. He would make me laugh. He was funny....Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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 support....Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
COPD Inhalers vs. Nebulizers: Which Is Right for You?...therapist who can evaluate your abilities to use the devices....Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
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 with ongoing maintenance....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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. ...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Advice for Avoiding the ER...I am a respiratory therapist. I get to know many people with COPD....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Things I Teach People With COPD...As a respiratory therapist (RT), I teach a lot. We RTs do a lot of teaching. ...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Respiratory Rehabilitation...The nurses came in first to introduce themselves, and then the Respiratory Therapist came in....Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
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 educate you....Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Ask the Advocates: Thankful for Our Community...I am a respiratory therapist who lives in a small-town community in Michigan....Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Surgery and COPD...Thank goodness for the respiratory therapist because the anesthesiologist was tickled about that....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathingAwareness
Your COPD Dream Team...Additions to your COPD Dream Team will likely include a pulmonologist and a respiratory therapist....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of a Doctor and Others in Treating COPD...The person who does this test might be a respiratory therapist....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fans, Breezes, And Cool Air...I thought nothing of this until I became a respiratory therapist....Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 on a daily basis....Reactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Five Ways to Fight COPD Fatigue...Talk with your doctor about a referral to a specialist called a respiratory therapist....Reactions0reactionsComments36 comments
So, What IS COPD Anyway?...I see it nearly every day I work as a respiratory therapist. I work with people as they learn to cope with it....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Yes! Hospitals Are Safe: Please Seek Help If You Need It...I am a respiratory therapist. I work for a small-town hospital....Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
