Let’s Talk Symptoms...A sore throat makes us wonder if it is just an upper respiratory virus or *the* virus.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments30 comments
Asthma Attacks In Relation to the COVID-19 Pandemic...You are right be to concerned, since COVID-19 is a respiratory illness, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists asthma as a risk... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can I Join the Military with Asthma?...Due to the fitness component of the military and the general rigorousness of active service, the military also has guidelines around respiratory conditions... By Becky Greiner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don't Be a "Hider"...I should know better being a respiratory therapist. But old habits die hard.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Pain Relievers And Asthma: 8 Things To Know...However, when respiratory infections were accounted for, the elevated risk was negligible.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Seeing A Pulmonologist For The First Time...I have been thinking a lot about my respiratory care and I could not help but think back to my first respiratory referral to a pulmonologist.... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Hat and mitten weather, changing seasons and changes in asthma symptoms....If you add the sinus situation, to the increase respiratory symptoms and for me, a pesky cough that tends to apart during weather changes.... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pulmonologist or Asthma Specialist?...A Pulmonologist is a specialty doctor that specializes specifically in lung conditions and respiratory diseases, including disorders of the respiratory... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
What to Know About Philips CPAP and Ventilator Recall...Plus, respiratory irritation may lead to severe issues in those who already have lung problems.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With Asthma: A Podcast Interview with John Bottrell...In addition to being a respiratory therapist, John lives with asthma and he shares about his experiences of dealing with triggers, how asthma has impacted... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
6 Signs of Severe Asthma in Infants and Small Children...When a child is in respiratory distress, the nares move outward (become dilated) during inhalation.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Speaking Canadian: Asthma Edition...I suppose it is only fair since we couldn't decide whether to use pulmonary or respiratory system.... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Jobs Asthma Won't Let Me Do...But, I was a home healthcare respiratory therapist (RT) for about 3 months. I ended up in the hospital for 10 days.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Criteria for Changing Biologics...The criteria that are used to establish when a biologic is prescribed are outlined by a number of different respiratory societies and guidelines.... By Dia SWS4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Asthma in Animals: Yep, They Can Get Asthma, Too...Like humans, animals with asthma primarily have symptoms of coughing and wheezing, and more rarely, respiratory distress.... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Asthma Lexicon: Breathing Treatment Terminology...Most respiratory solutions are premixed with normal saline. They come with one dose of the medicine.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
To Call or Not to Call...call to come in than one who waited too long and is now facing a critical respiratory crisis.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Obstructive VS Restrictive Lung Diseases (Where Does Asthma Fit In?)...Air then passes to your respiratory bronchioles. These are surrounded by balloon-like sacs called alveoli.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Maximizing Appointments Far From Home...I did not want my trips there to always be about all things medical or respiratory based.... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Paying to Breathe...As a respiratory therapist, I work for a large hospital group that offers “decent” insurance.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments