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.
Prehospital Intubation Saves Lives and Costs
Respiratory therapists who work on transport teams know how vital prehospital ca…
Don’t Believe Everything Medical AI Tells You
Can medical AI serve as a trustworthy source of information for clinicians and p…
New Sputum Test Reveals Chronic Lung Disease Risks Sooner
According to researchers taking part in the nationwide SPIROMICS study on COPD,…
Is an Online Degree Program Right for You?
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What Does It Take to Become an RT Educator?
Very few, if any, RT students enter their RT programs expecting to teach in a re…
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…
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