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After more than 10 years and countless hours of work, a new cohort of respiratory therapists will begin their healthcare journey this fall in the small South American country of Guyana. This is due in no small part to two AARC members, Sharon Armstead, EMBA, RRT, Concordia University – Texas Professor, and Waleema Bacchus-Ali, BSc, … Continued
By Debbie Bunch March 11, 2024 Gasping for Air, Explained The Hering-Breuer reflex, which is triggered by neurons that sense the airway is being stretched and works to protect the lungs from over-inflation, was discovered in the 1860s. Researchers from Harvard Medical School believe another group of neurons is behind a newly discovered reflex of … Continued
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Each month, Respiratory Care offers one free CRCE for AARC members only. All you have to do is achieve a passing score (70%) on the quiz based on the latest issue of Respiratory Care. The 10-question post-test contains two questions from each of the first five articles of this month’s issue of Respiratory Care. The … Continued
By Debbie Bunch November 3, 2025 Rethinking the Cause of AsthmaAsthma is driven by inflammation in the lungs that causes airway constriction, thus making it hard to breathe. Leukotrienes, chemicals released by white blood cells in response to an irritant, play a significant role in this process. Asthma medications aim to block the molecular cascade initiated … Continued
By Debbie Bunch October 20, 2025 New and Improved Wearable to Track CoughsTracking how often patients with chronic respiratory disease cough could be a good way to assess their conditions and intervene early when an exacerbation seems likely. But so far, technology to accurately detect coughing has fallen short because wearable devices intended for that purpose … Continued
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The AARC and ARCF are proud to celebrate the 2024 award winners, whose outstanding contributions to the field of respiratory care continue to inspire excellence and innovation. Their dedication to improving patient care and advancing the profession is truly commendable. Check out the Facebook album of the award winners. AARC LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP Sheri Tooley, BSRT, … Continued
Washington, D.C. – In honor of World Oxygen Day (October 2), 30 leading patient, provider, and professional organizations have called on Congress to pass the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform or SOAR Act (S. 3821/H.R. 7829). This pivotal legislation seeks to ensure that individuals enrolled in Medicare who rely on supplemental oxygen can access the proper … Continued
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