Learn about airborne precautions, their role in infection control, and why they are essential for respiratory therapists and patient safety.
John Landry, BS, RRT
John Landry is a registered respiratory therapist from Memphis, TN, and has a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. He enjoys using evidence-based research to help others breathe easier, live healthier, and improve their overall quality of life.
Droplet Precautions in Respiratory Care: An Overview (2026)
Learn about droplet precautions, their role in infection control, and why they are essential for respiratory therapists and patient safety.
Contact Precautions in Respiratory Care: An Overview (2026)
Learn about contact precautions, their role in infection control, and why they are essential for respiratory therapists and patient safety.
Standard Precautions in Respiratory Care: An Overview (2026)
Learn about standard precautions, their role in infection control, and why they are essential for respiratory therapists and patient safety.
Can the Lungs Repair Themselves? (2026)
Learn whether the lungs can repair themselves, how lung healing works, and what factors influence recovery after injury or damage.
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema: Diagnosis and Management
Learn about cardiogenic pulmonary edema, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for respiratory care professionals.
Dry Drowning vs. Wet Drowning: What’s the Difference? (2026)
Learn the differences between dry and wet drowning, including symptoms, causes, and why rapid treatment is vital for survival and recovery.
Near Drowning: Pathophysiology and Respiratory Management
Learn about drowning, its pathophysiology, respiratory complications, and management strategies for improving patient outcomes.
Water Vapor Pressure in Pulmonary Physiology (2026)
Learn how water vapor pressure affects pulmonary physiology, gas exchange, humidification, and oxygen delivery in respiratory care.
Haldane Effect: Carbon Dioxide Transport in Respiratory Care
Learn how the Haldane effect influences COâ‚‚ transport, gas exchange, and oxygen therapy in respiratory care and clinical practice.
Why is My Humidifier Making Noise? (2026)
Why is your humidifier making noise? Discover common causes and easy fixes to keep your humidifier running quietly and efficiently.
Work of Breathing (WOB): Overview and Practice Questions
Learn what work of breathing is, what increases it, and why it’s important in respiratory care and ventilator management.
What Does a Popped Vein Look Like? (2026)
Learn what a popped vein looks like, including common symptoms, causes, and when to seek medical attention for proper care and recovery.
Is DuoNeb a Bronchodilator? (2026)
Learn whether DuoNeb is a bronchodilator, how it works to open airways, and how it helps treat COPD, asthma, and bronchospasm symptoms.
Ketogenic Diet for Asthma: Can It Help Alleviate Symptoms?
Learn if the ketogenic diet may help improve asthma symptoms, reduce inflammation, and support better breathing and overall asthma control.
How to Relieve Chest Pain Due to Cold Weather (2026)
Learn how to relieve chest pain caused by cold weather with simple tips to protect your heart, lungs, and overall respiratory health.
Can COPD Cause Fatigue? Causes and Treatment (2026)
Learn how COPD can cause fatigue and why breathing difficulties, low oxygen levels, and flare-ups can lead to persistent tiredness.
What Foods Kill Mucus? Best and Worst Foods to Eat (2026)
Learn which foods help kill mucus, thin secretions, and support clearer breathing, plus what foods to avoid for congestion relief.
Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes): Overview and Practice Questions
Learn what erythrocytes (red blood cells) are, their role in oxygen transport, and why they are important in respiratory care.
White Blood Cells (Leukocytes): Overview and Practice Questions
Learn what leukocytes are, their role in immune defense, and why white blood cells matter in respiratory care and lung disease.