(BPT) – Each year, millions of people undergo surgical and diagnostic procedures requiring anesthesia care. No matter what kind of surgery you’re facing, the process can produce anxiety. Receiving anesthesia is one aspect of surgical procedures that can cause concern. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, partner with…
(BPT) – Asthma, allergies and eczema are more common than you may think. More than 28.2 million people in the U.S. have asthma. About one in three adults and one in four children live with allergies. And almost 6% of adults and more than 10% of children have eczema. These conditions can significantly impact daily…
(BPT) – Your sense of smell is more important than you think. It does more than just let you enjoy the aromas of your favorite foods or flowers. It can also serve as a warning system—alerting you to dangers such as a gas leak, spoiled food, or a fire. Many adults experience changes to their…
(BPT) – If you’ve been in a hospital or other healthcare setting, you’ve likely encountered a Respiratory Therapist (RT) and not even realized it. Yet the work of an RT has never been more critical to people’s health worldwide. Respiratory care is now one of the fastest-growing professions, and the need for more RTs keeps…
(BPT) – If you’ve had hives, you know how challenging they can be. But you may not know that there is more than one type of hives, or urticaria, and that treatments are available. A brief episode of hives is a nuisance, but when symptoms persist for weeks, months or years, it can take a…
