Respiratory Care

  The mandate of the Respiratory Care Board (RCB) is to protect and serve the consumer by administering and enforcing the Respiratory Care Practice Act and its regulations in the interest of the safe practice of respiratory care. Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCPs) regularly perform critical lifesaving and life support…

Right now, according to COVID-19.ca.gov, more than 41,000 Californians have lost their lives to the pandemic. And, although the numbers of new cases have started to drop slightly, we are still facing an uphill battle with new variants and sporadic vaccination shipments and schedules. But how about some good news?…

The current public health crisis due to the novel coronavirus has placed a spotlight on a healthcare specialty that has, until recently, suffered from a lack of awareness. Respiratory therapists (RTs) are lung and breathing experts trained in critical care and cardiopulmonary medicine. They work with patients suffering from severe…

In the news this week, there have been stories about members of car clubs gathering up unused N95 respirator masks and donating them to hospitals. Plus, hardware stores have signs on their doors stating they have no N95 masks in stock. Why would a bunch of motorheads and hardware stores…

With falling leaves, windy conditions, and cold weather; seasonal changes can trigger symptoms in those who have asthma. It can also be a year-round struggle for some. The chronic inflammation of airways can be well-controlled by using an inhaler correctly, but recent studies indicate children don’t understand the proper technique,…

Take a deep breath. Feel better?  It’s supposed to. Taking a deep breath and doing it correctly is known to be good for your physical and emotional health no matter what situation you’re in. When experiencing stress, anxiety and trauma, breathing can be short and shallow with most of the…