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Laura Castricone, CRT

LinkedIn Profile My name is Laura Castricone and I am a Certified Respiratory Therapist. I have been practicing in the state of Connecticut since 1992. I have worked in several aspects of respiratory care including sleep medicine, critical care, rehab, and home care. I earned my respiratory certification at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. Prior to becoming an RT, I attended the University of Connecticut pursuing a degree in English but left Uconn in my junior year to work with my father in the restaurant business. I stayed with him for over a dozen years. An education, by the way, that can never be bought! Once I married and had children, the restaurant business no longer fit my lifestyle. When my children were one and two years old, I decided to go back to school and that is where my career in respiratory care began. This career has been very rewarding and I have been blessed to meet some extraordinary people along the way. I grew up in Waterbury, CT, and now live in Litchfield County, CT with my husband and our crazy Jack Russell terrier, Hendrix. My hobbies include antiquing, gardening, writing plays, and painting miniature paintings.

 

Insomnia

SLEEP HYGIENE...WHAT IS IT AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

Laura Castricone, CRT Jan 14, 2021

In our busy world, it is necessary to carve out some time to sleep. Try to utilize some of the tips above to get your body, mind and environment ready for a restful and refreshing night’s sleep

Snoring

Do I Have Sleep Apnea? If So, What Do I Do?

Laura Castricone, CRT Jan 28, 2021

They will guide you to the next step on your journey to a good night’s sleep!

Oxygen Therapy

I HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO BE ON OXYGEN...WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?

Laura Castricone, CRT Jan 29, 2021

it’s important to understand how to properly use your oxygen and the things that need to be considered when oxygen is in use in the home

Snoring

CHILDREN AND SLEEP APNEA

Laura Castricone, CRT Mar 08, 2021

We have discussed many times the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea in adults. Let’s take a look at how to know if a child has a sleep disorder.

CPAP and BiPAP System

THE BENEFITS OF HEATED HUMIDIFICATION FOR THE DREAMSTATION CPAP

Laura Castricone, CRT Mar 17, 2021

The Benfits Of Heated Humidiflcation and pap-Hpfy

Asthma

LIVING WITH A CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE

Laura Castricone, CRT Apr 02, 2021

Living in chronic lung disease changes a Human's life emotionally and physically and creates a new way of being in the world. Need more information for COPD.

Tracheostomy

LIVING WITH A TRACHEOSTOMY

Laura Castricone, CRT May 17, 2021

A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening through the neck into the trachea (windpipe).