Research
Learn about the latest research in respiratory care.
Predicting Death or Tracheostomy in Late Preterm Infants
Premature infants who are born close to term can still have significant respirat…
INHALE Study Links Inhaler Technique to Lung Function in COPD Patients
Respiratory therapists have long suspected that poor inhaler technique is keepin…
Biologics are Getting the Job Done for Asthma
A study involving 5,269 adults with physician-diagnosed asthma treated at one la…
Some Opioids are Worse than Others When it Comes to Respiratory Depression
Researchers from the University of Manchester, who analyzed the electronic healt…
Can Voice Recordings Predict COPD and Asthma Exacerbations?
Catching COPD and asthma exacerbations early on is key to managing the condition…
Monoclonal Antibody Shows Promise in Stopping ARDS Cytokine Storm
A small proof-of-concept study conducted at U.S. medical centers offers hope tha…
PEFR Use in the ED Called into Question
Guidelines recommend serial peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) measurements to gui…
Viral Infections Take Their Toll on Hospitals
Everyone knows SARS-CoV-2 placed a huge burden on the health care system. But ac…
Maternal Vaccination for RSV Cuts Infant RSV Hospitalization Rates
University of Pittsburgh researchers publishing in JAMA Network Open have found…
Building Trust in LGBTQ+ Patients Starts Before the Assessment
The AARC has activated its disaster relief fund for members impacted by the fire…
Young Adults Who Vape May be Setting Themselves Up for Lung Disease
Vaping has long been touted as a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigare…
Women Suffer from More OSA-Related Symptoms than Men
Women may experience a greater symptom burden from moderate-to-severe obstructiv…
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