Extubated COVID-19 Survivors Benefitted from Early Pulmonary Rehab
Extubated COVID-19 patients who began a pulmonary rehab program before day 7 post-extubation had quicker recovery than those who started later.
Extubated COVID-19 patients who began a pulmonary rehab program before day 7 post-extubation had quicker recovery than those who started later.
The class offers respiratory therapists the opportunity to earn a specialized certificate in Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Country music artist Joe Nichols is partnering with Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals to raise awareness of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
UNICEF and global partners have launched the “Every Breath Counts” campaign to urge African leaders to increase funding for pneumonia interventions.
Read MoreIn a study of 40 newly diagnosed OSA patients, pulmonary rehab helped reduce body mass index, certain body circumferences, and improved pulmonary function.
Read MoreAsthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS) accounts for approximately 15-25% of all obstructive airway diseases, but distinguishing between ACOS and asthma or COPD alone can be a challenging diagnosis.
Read MoreArch Biopartners has identified a new drug candidate to treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa respiratory infections and intends to move forward with a human trial this year to test its safety.
Read MoreA closer look at one of the world’s premier pulmonary care hospitals, National Jewish Health in Denver, which was ranked #2 in best pulmonology programs by US News & World Report in 2014.
Read MoreA new study reveals that greater lung and heart health may contribute to improved memory recall and cognitive capabilities.
Read MoreRT’s August issue reports on topics such as lung protective ventilation, pulse oximetry, exercise for COPD patients and physiotherapy in the intensive care unit. Download it to you mobile device now!
Read MoreFor mechanically ventilated patients, early physiotherapy has been shown to improve quality of life and to prevent ICU-associated complications like deconditioning, ventilator dependency, and respiratory conditions.
Read MoreExtra exercise has been linked to reduced compulsions to reach for a cigarette in people who suffer from depression.
Read MoreA recent report examined 14 studies to determine the effectiveness of yoga in the treatment of asthma and found there isn’t enough evidence to support yoga as a routine intervention to alleviate symptoms.
Read MoreA look at upcoming state and national conferences and events related to the advancement of respiratory care, pulmonology, thoracic medicine, or sleep medicine. [Updated 5/1]
Read MoreA new ambulatory noninvasive ventilation device is proving effective at increasing exercise tolerance for patients with COPD, an important factor for improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
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