The 4 People Everyone Needs...Your family practitioner, respiratory therapist, pulmonologist, nurses, and aides that all look after our care can be coaches....Reactions0reactionsComments12 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)....Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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....Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Why a Medication Formulary is Your Best Friend...I was terrified of the thought of having to start all over with a completely new insurance once I found a new Respiratory Therapist job, not to mention...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don’t Fall for These COPD Myths: Here’s the Truth...As a respiratory therapist, I encounter many COPD myths. These misconceptions can mislead patients and even delay proper treatment....Reactions0reactionsComments20 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....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Diagnosed With Bronchiectasis...I had to receive my training with a respiratory therapist over Zoom....Reactions0reactionsComments5 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....Reactions0reactionsComments0 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....Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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....Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Diaries Aren't Just for Kids!...Your doctor (or Respiratory Therapist) will be quite impressed!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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....Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Lessons Learned From COPD Patients...As a respiratory therapist who had severe asthma as a child, I've been there....Reactions0reactionsComments3 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....Reactions0reactionsComments12 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....Reactions0reactionsComments27 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments