Novembers's 60-Second Checkup

RRT Linda A. Smith, discussing why Medicare patients cannot get home care from respiratory therapists, even though they can in the hospital.

October's 60-Second Checkup

RT Frank Freihaut, discussing careers in respiratory care, as we mark Lung Health Day and National Respiratory Care Week

September's 60-Second Checkup

Allen Wentworth, RRT, discussing COPD, spirometry, and who should have spirometry done to detect earlier stages of COPD

August’s 60-Second Checkup

RRT Linda A. Smith, with tips on how to reduce allergens in the home

July’s 60-Second Checkup

RRT Jerry Edens discusses Cystic Fibrosis and treatments for related lung problems.

June’s 60-Second Checkup

This month’s edition features RRT Trish Blakely discussing lung cancer.

May’s 60-Second Checkup

This month’s edition focuses on asthma with RRT Fred Freihaut.

April’s 60-Second Checkup

This month’s edition features RRT Linda Smith discussing some of the breathing problems that can impact sleep, with April being Sleep Awareness Month.

March’s 60-Second Checkup

This month’s edition features RRT Ken Thigpen discussing tuberculosis.

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February’s 60-Second Checkup

This month’s edition features RRT Trish Blakely discussing cardiopulmonary care.