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...reactionscomments
Yes! Hospitals Are Safe: Please Seek Help If You Need It...I am a respiratory therapist. I work for a small-town hospital....reactions21comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
The COPD Stigma...It was a major blow to hear that news, especially being a Respiratory Therapist and knowing what I do about...reactions11comments
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...reactionscomments
The 4 People Everyone Needs...Your family practitioner, respiratory therapist, pulmonologist, nurses, and aides that all look after our care can be coaches....reactions7comments
The Employer/COPD Connection...In addition to having lung issues myself, I am a respiratory therapist by trade. I work in a hospital setting...reactionscomments
Getting Diagnosed With Bronchiectasis...I had to receive my training with a respiratory therapist over Zoom....reactions5comments
Find Your COPD Buddies...Being a respiratory therapist, I already knew a lot about COPD- from the clinical side, but not the personal one...reactions7comments
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...reactions7comments
Who Woke Up the Weather?...If you have difficulties, talk with your doctor or registered respiratory therapist if you see one for respiratory therapy....reactions9comments
Diaries Aren't Just for Kids!...Your doctor (or Respiratory Therapist) will be quite impressed!...reactions1comment
Understanding Nasal Sprays...As a seasoned respiratory therapist, my expertise predominantly lies in inhalers, a realm I've navigated since I was introduced to...reactions4comments
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....reactionscomments
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, reactions3comments
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...reactions12comments
Lessons Learned From COPD Patients...As a respiratory therapist who had severe asthma as a child, I've been there....reactions6comments
What To Expect in The Emergency Room...I am a respiratory therapist. I am involved in the care of people with COPD, especially if you come to...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments