Respiratory and Asthma by Matt

My name is Matt. I'm a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist, and Certified Asthma Educator. I have an Associate of Science degree from Mineral Area College and a bachelors degree from Southeast Missouri State University. Breathe easy, I'm here. 

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COPD: Combining Home Oxygen and Home NIV Is Cost-effective

Combining home noninvasive ventilation with home oxygen therapy is more cost effective for patients with COPD.

Two studies presented at ATS demonstrate that combining home noninvasive ventilation with home oxygen therapy is more cost effective for patients with COPD and reduces risks of mortality and hospital readmission, according to press releases from ResMed and Philips.

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Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) is transforming lives for those with COPD, Chronic Respiratory Failure (CRF), and neuromuscular diseases. By using positive airway pressure, NIV helps patients breathe easier, feel stronger, and stay out of the hospital.

At VieMed, we bring this life-changing therapy home - where healing happens best. Studies show that home NIV not only improves survival, but also reduces healthcare utilization.

Learn more about the impact of NIV and how we’re helping patients live fuller, healthier lives: viemed.com/studies

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Clinical Characteristics of Patients With COPD and Comorbid Depression and Anxiety: Data From a National Multicenter Cohort Study

Background: Most studies on mental health among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) utilize screening questionnair

This is one reason why VieMed has Clinical Licensed Social Workers (LCSW) on staff. DMEs can’t say that. #COPD #VieMed

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This article was written by Crystal Rothhaar, BS. If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) you may face an exacer

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A prospective study of quality of life in ALS patients treated with noninvasive ventilation .

Neurology® Journals

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Some major asthma inhaler manufacturers announced $35 a month caps on out-of-pocket costs. The price cap will apply to people with commercia

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FDA Approves Novel Nebulized Therapy for COPD

First-in-class dual phosphodiesterase inhibitor lands broad indication for COPD maintenance

The FDA approved inhaled ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre) as maintenance treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults, drugmaker Verona Pharma announced opens in a new tab or windowon Wednesday.

A first-in-class dual phosphodiesterase 3 (PDE3) and phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor, the nebulized therapy acts as both a bronchodilator and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, simultaneously relaxing airway muscles and reducing inflammation and mucus production.

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NBRC to Acquire the Certified Asthma Educator Examination.

Beginning September 1, 2022, The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) will assume the Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C®) examination and all assets of the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB).

AE-C® certification is the official designation of a certified asthma educator who has the necessary knowledge and skills to counsel patients in asthma management and has successfully passed the credentialing exam. The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited AE-C® examination will continue to be offered by the NBRC without disruption. All asthma educators’ credentials are still valid through the dates noted on their certificates, and certificants will be able to re-certify as before, either through continuing education credits or the AE-C® examination.

“We are so excited to bring this examination under our umbrella of specialty credentials. This multidisciplinary program will be a great addition to the offerings of the NBRC,” said Lori M. Tinkler, MBA, ICE-CCP, Chief Executive Officer of the NBRC.

“The NAECB was unanimous in the decision to join forces with the NBRC to continue to grow the AE-C® credential. We’ve maintained the Asthma Educator Exam for 20 years and have certified over 7,000 educators who’ve improved the care of patients who have asthma,” said Traci D. Arney, MN, FNP-C, FAANP, AE-C, Emeritus Member.

The NBRC, with its mission of promoting excellence in respiratory care, has a long, successful history of administering credentialing examinations, including those for Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT), Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT), and several specialty examinations including pulmonary function technology, neonatal/pediatric respiratory care, adult critical care, and sleep disorders testing and therapeutic intervention.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or

The National Board for Respiratory Care

10801 Mastin St., Ste. 300

Overland Park, KS 66210

913.895.4900

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Eases Symptoms, Improves Quality of Life

Pulmonary rehabilitation programs can ease shortness of breath, and improve exercise capacity and quality of life in people with chronic obs

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FDA Approves Roflumilast, Generic Version of Daliresp for Severe COPD

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given final approval to Zydus Pharmaceuticals to start marketing roflumilast tablets at a do

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‘We’re their angels’: In pandemic, respiratory therapists are one of the last lines of defense against COVID-19

About this series:It takes all kinds of people to care for a community – especially during a pandemic. Spotlightis our occasional series hig

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Mike Hess of COPD Foundation: In Light Of The Pandemic, Here Are The 5 Things We Need To Do To…

An Interview With Luke Kervin

Wise words.

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