Respiratory Compromise Institute

"Doctors across the world are warning against the rising number of men getting a rare type of lung disease from working with fake marble and granite. In the uK, one death and 11 cases of artificial stone silicosis have been reported recently."

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"According to the World Health Organization, lung cancer kills more people yearly than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined, and there are 2.1 million lung cancer cases worldwide."

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https://site.thoracic.org/about-us/news/respiratory-health-associations-encourage-early-screening-awareness-and-access-for-world-lung-cancer-day

"Victorian health authorities are working to establish the source of a legionnaires’ disease outbreak across metropolitan Melbourne.

According to the state’s chief health officer, there have been 33 confirmed cases since Friday, with another 10 people were suspected to have contracted the disease in recent days."

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The CDC reports an increase in whooping cough cases in the US, urging vaccination to curb the spread and protect vulnerable populations.

Read more: https://respiratory-therapy.com/disorders-diseases/infectious-diseases/other-infections/whooping-cough-makes-comeback-cases-return-pre-pandemic-levels/

RSVP to attend an upcoming educational webinar on Asthma Disease State Education - A Focus on Type 2 Inflammation in Asthma (DSA All Ages)

Webinar speaker: Dr. Steven Yau, MD - Oregon Clinic, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine West Division

🗓️ Friday, July 26, 2024 at 5pm PT
🔗 to attend: https://bit.ly/4f8iyZA

This is a non-CME event.

Developed by the California Thoracic Society in collaboration with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.

What industry tips do you have for the newly graduated class of 2024's budding respiratory care journey?

Here are tips AARC left for our new grads:

This is How to Nail Your First Year on the Job - AARC By Debbie Bunch July 15, 2024 Now that the late spring college graduation season is behind us, many newly minted RTs are settling into their first jobs in the profession. The early days in a new position can be tough for anyone, but for those just starting out it can be downright overwhelming at tim...

Physiotherapists are known for getting people moving after musculoskeletal injuries, but they also provide life-changing cardiorespiratory care to patients in acute care settings.

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The research linking air pollution exposure to asthma attacks “is very consistent,” says Dr. Akhgar Ghassabian, an associate professor of pediatrics and population health at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

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Not only does the high humidity levels impact more profoundly those with asthma, but recent rainstorms have stirred up some of the grass pollens in the region. As a result, that can lead to unseasonably rough allergy symptoms for those more sensitive to these pollens.

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Estimates suggest that 20 to 70 percent of people with asthma or another group of conditions called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that causes similar symptoms, go undiagnosed.

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Price caps for asthma inhalers from AstraZeneca and Boehringer Ingelheim will go into effect starting June 1.

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Another Michigan dairy worker has been infected with a highly virulent bird flu, marking the third human case since the disease was detected in dairy cattle this spring but the first to report symptoms of respiratory illness. The symptoms reported were a cough and eye discomfort with watery discharge.

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The American Heart Association recently donated Infant CPR Anytime Training Kits to Women & Infants Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Read More: https://pbn.com/women-infants-receives-infant-cpr-training-kits-from-american-heart-association/

Previous research has shown that fossil fuel combustion and climate change are threats to respiratory health, but the direct impact of climate on respiratory healthcare has not been well studied

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NIH supported study shows that the virus that causes COVID-19 can damage the heart without directly infecting heart tissue.

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https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/severe-lung-infection-during-covid-19-can-cause-damage-heart

AARC celebrates introduction of the SOAR Act in the House of Representatives Bill passage key to supplemental oxygen access and adequate reimbursement

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On our final day, Dr. Tim Morris presented the "RCI Wishlist," a blueprint for early intervention in respiratory care.

On our final day, Dr. Shamim Nemati explored the potential of artificial intelligence in his presentation "Applying AI to Respiratory Compromise."

Dr. Mike Niederman delivered a presentation on "Pneumonia Headed for a Cliff," offering a deep dive into the evolving landscape of pneumonia.

Dr. Peter Gay, MD, captivated attendees with his session on "The Burden of Hospital-Based Sleep Disordered Breathing."

Day 1 Highlight: Dr. Tim Morris, MD, shared vital insights in his presentation "Catastrophic PE and PHTN," addressing the urgent challenges and advancements in the treatment of pulmonary embolism and pulmonary hypertension.

On Day 1 of our conference, Dr. Gerry Criner, MD, delivered an insightful presentation titled "COPD Exacerbation Gone Very Wrong," where he explored critical challenges and solutions in COPD management.

“Preventing Respiratory Catastrophe in the Hospital – The Time for Continuous Respiratory Monitoring (CRM) is NOW; Evidence and Strategies” with Dr. Frank Overdyk

Good morning from San Diego, CA! ☀️

We're excited to kick off our medical conference with Dr. Wes Ely's opening presentation on "Delirium - the 5th Vital Sign."

What is Delta-8-THC and what are researches finding about this hemp-based product?

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Find out which 29 organizations received the Distinguished Apex Award from the AARC:
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Here are some tips for loving your lungs and keeping them in good working order –

10 Simple Steps to Your Healthiest Lungs Tips for loving your lungs and keeping them in good working order.

Last flu season, 97% of adults hospitalized with flu had underlying medical conditions –

Preventing Flu Flu season happens every year. Make sure you are protecting yourself and others from the flu by practicing good health habits and getting your flu shot.

New study highlights the link between high systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) and an elevated risk of respiratory failure and death in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) –

NIH study shows higher mortality rates for patients on respiratory support in rural intermediate care units Findings highlight the importance of providing ICU-level care to rural patients with respiratory failure