2026 is here, but before we turn the page on the new year, RT is taking a look back at our top articles published in 2025. The following is a list of the 10 most-read articles on respiratory-therapy.com from January 1st through December 31st, 2025. (To be included in the list the article must have been published in 2025.) Click on the headlines to read the articles.

Happy New Year to all and thank you for your continued support of RT!


#1 / FDA Mandates Guillain-Barré Syndrome Warning for Two RSV Vaccines

Published: January 7, 2025

The FDA has required Guillain-Barré syndrome warnings to be added to prescribing information for RSV vaccines Abrysvo and Arexvy, citing postmarketing data suggesting an increased risk within 42 days of vaccination.


#2 / Daily Cannabis Use Linked to Syndrome, Hospitalizations

Published: February 26, 2025

A condition called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome occurs in people who are long-term regular consumers of cannabis and causes nausea, uncontrollable vomiting and excruciating pain in a cyclical pattern that often leads to repeated trips to the hospital.


#3 / ‘Top Gun’ Star Val Kilmer Dies of Pneumonia

Published: April 2, 2025

The actor best known for his roles in Top Gun, Tombstone, Heat, Batman Forever, and The Doors, passed away April 1st, 2025 at the age of 65 due to pneumonia.


#4 / Wildfire Smoke in Los Angeles Brings Hazardous Air Quality and Health Risks

Published: January 10, 2025

Wildfires release fine particles that penetrate deeply into the lungs and bloodstream, causing airway inflammation, worsening asthma and COPD symptoms, and triggering systemic health effects.


#5 / Webinar: Addressing Indoor Air Quality Among Patients

Hosted: October 30, 2025

RT’s CRCE-approved webinar “Invisible Risks: Addressing Indoor Air Quality Among Patients,” is now available for on-demand viewing.


#6 / Most Chronic Pain Patients Stop Use of Medical Cannabis Within One Year

Published: August 19, 2025

A small study found 57.9% of patients using medical cannabis discontinued treatment within 12 months, and 44.7% quit in the first three months.


#7 / RT Now Podcast: Developments in Pulse Oximetry 

Hosted: January 31, 2025

In this episode of the RT Now podcast, we’re talking patient monitoring and pulse oximetry with Nonin Medical’s John Hastings and Aaron Lobbestael.


#8 / CDC Ranks Top 10 Causes of Death. Where Does COPD Fall?

Published: January 22, 2025

The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics released its “Deaths: Leading Causes for 2022” final report, ranking the 10 leading causes of death, with COPD securing a spot on the list.


#9 / Brensocatib Reduced Bronchiectasis Exacerbations, Improved Symptoms in Asian Patients

Published: October 20, 2025

The phase 3 ASPEN trial revealed brensocatib (Brinsupri) 10 mg and 25 mg significantly reduced bronchiectasis exacerbations, prolonged time to first exacerbation, and improved quality-of-life scores.


#10 / Repeat COVID Infections Behind Most Long COVID Cases

Hosted: January 16, 2025

A four-year study found that nearly 85% of patients with long COVID had multiple COVID-19 infections, highlighting a strong link between reinfections and the likelihood of developing persistent symptoms.


Outside Looking In (#11-15)


#11 / Federal Government to Reclassify Marijuana (Dec 18, 2025)
#12 / Largest Tuberculosis Outbreak is US History Ongoing in Kansas (Jan 28, 2025)
#13 / Innovations in Inhaled Nitric Oxide Delivery (Apr 14, 2025)
#14 / Identifying Long COVID Symptoms in Young Children (Jul 31, 2025)
#15 / Caire Launches IntenOxy 5 Oxygen Concentrator (Jan 31, 2025)


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