Debbie Bunch
Debbie Bunch has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of North Texas and lives in Dallas, Texas. She has spent many years writing for the AARC on topics ranging from clinical innovations to management. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, photography, and spending time with friends, family, and her rescue pup Juju.
Not All COPD Created Equal
Why do people with COPD sometimes exhibit such different symptoms, disease traje…
Asthma is About More Than Just Inflammation
Treatments for asthma primarily focus on reducing inflammation, but researchers…
Clearing the Air on Beta Blockers and COPD
The jury has long been out regarding both the value and the safety of beta block…
Does HFNC Use in Bronchiolitis Up the Risk for an Asthma Diagnosis?
Featured Buzz – January 26, 2026 A recent study led by researchers from Nemours…
More Evidence Suggests Pulse Oximetry Fails People of Color
Featured Buzz – January 26, 2026 Hypoxemia is more often missed by pulse oximetr…
Stopping COPD Meds May Cause Withdrawl Effects
Featured Buzz – January 26, 2026 British researchers who conducted a post-hoc an…
From RT to MD: Halani Shows How Far an RT Can Go
Pallav Halani, MD, came to the U.S. as an international student. Although he alr…
The Future of Respiratory Screening: AI, ECGs, and Ultrasound
Featured Buzz – January 11, 2026 ECGs Show Promise for Early Diagnosis of COPDEl…
Tips on Using AI in Your Next Job Search
If you listen to the news, you know artificial intelligence — or “AI” for short…
Upskilling is a New Buzzword in Health Care – How You Can Accomplish It
If you’ve worked in respiratory care for more than a minute, you know one thing…
The Case for Etomidate, Steroid Safety in Pneumonia, and RSV’s Link to Childhood Asthma
From Featured Buzz, December 15, 2025 Etomidate May Be Safer Than Ketamine Durin…
The Pros and Cons of Working Per Diem
As a respiratory therapist, you have a wealth of options when it comes to career…
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