by Sherian Kington | May 27, 2024 | Canada, US
In May, we observe National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Since 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has designated May for raising awareness about these conditions. It’s a peak season for people with asthma and allergies, making it an ideal...
by Eliza Galange | Apr 30, 2024 | US
There are currently 103,000 people in the US awaiting life-saving organ transplants. Since about 46,000 organ transplants were completed in the US in 2023, the need for this life-saving treatment far outstrips the supply of organs for transplant. As a result of the...
by Sherian Kington | Mar 21, 2024 | US, Canada
Gina Hoots, MSEd, RRT-ACCS, RPFT, CCSH, AE-C, CHC In pulmonary medicine, keeping up with the latest advancements and evidence is crucial for providing optimal care to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The Global Initiative for Chronic...
by Sherian Kington | Feb 14, 2024 | US
Donyll Kiah, BA, CRT Did you know in 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson declared February American Heart Month? Let us take some time to focus on an especially important topic, and what better time than this month to talk about the HEART! Heart disease is still often...
by Sherian Kington | Jan 26, 2024 | Canada, US
Julie (Beth) Carney, MS, BSRT, RRT, AE-C For many of us, especially in my generation, our fond memories of youth include camping with family, church, or the experience immortalized in many movies: summer camp. Those of us who participated in these camps remember the...
by Sherian Kington | Dec 22, 2023 | Uncategorized, US
Gina Hoots, MSEd, RRT-ACCS, RPFT, CCSH, AE-C, CHC Â Â The Global Initiative for Asthma, or GINA, guidelines are consideredthe gold standard for asthma care worldwide. This provides an overview of the key updates and takeaways of the most effective strategies to gain...
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