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Audrey Marie Ballard, RRT, AS, BS, MA, MPH

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Audrey Marie Ballard, AS, BS, MA, MPH is a top Registered Respiratory Therapist in Fishers, IN. With a passion for medicine and an unwavering commitment, Audrey has been proven to be an exemplary leader in the field of Respiratory Care.  Through her designated cause and expertise, Audrey is committed to improving the quality of life for patients not only in Indiana, but globally. As Audrey journeys in her career, she embodies the values of communication, safety, and trust when providing care directly and indirectly to her patients. Audrey is a true asset and a dedicated professional in the field of medicine.


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Audrey Marie Ballard, RRT, AS, BS, MA, MPH's Expert Contributions
  • What exactly does a respiratory therapist do?

    If you have not already, I would recommend that your grandfather see a physician to be properly diagnosed. Wheezing is caused by narrowing of the airways. This can be due to many factors (inflammation, obstruction, etc.) A respiratory therapist (RT) can administered medication that allows the airways to relax; however, it is important to know what's causing the wheezing to know if the medication will be effective. A RT specializes in pulmonary medicine. RTs have either a 2 or 4 year degree. They are trained practitioners that provide treatment to those suffering from pulmonary disease and other diagnosis that affect the respiratory system. READ MORE

  • Does a respiratory therapist use medicines to treat a patient or is it only through respiratory exercises?

    To treat a patient medically, a respiratory therapist (RT) will treat their patient according to the patient's respiratory diagnosis and symptoms. Within many healthcare facilities protocols are written allowing the RT autonomy to treat the patient with certain respiratory medications and treat modalities. Outside of the protocols, the RT must follow the physician's orders. Again, there are a limited number of respiratory medications that the RT can prescribe. That will be defined in the written protocols within each medical facility. Physical exercise can be used to help build endurance for some patients who have been diagnosed with a respiratory disease; however, it varies in each patient and the treat regimen will be overseen by the medical doctor. READ MORE

  • My daughter breathes through her mouth due to her adenoids problem. Is this okay?

    Hello! Swollen adenoids can make it tough to breathe through the nose. Because of that, the most natural response is to breathe through the mouth to get air in. When you are a "nose breather" it can be very uncomfortable to breathe through your mouth because the body is not use to that way. Consult your daughter's medical provider for proper care. I hope she feels better soon. READ MORE

  • Can a respiratory therapist help treat a bronchitis infection?

    Hello! Typically the right antibiotic should help clear the infection. Each patient's ability and time it takes to heal is different due to other factors. Within my experience as a Respiratory Therapist, I have administrated respiratory medications and other modalities to treat specific respiratory symptoms while the patient had bronchitis. The best way to know the correct respiratory treatment regimen is for your husband to be assessed by his healthcare provider. Hope he feels better soon. READ MORE

What do you attribute your success to?

  • She always wanted the ability to help others, mentoring others is very important to her as well as giving back to her community.

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Get to know Respiratory Therapist Audrey Marie Ballard, who serves not only the population of Fishers, Indiana, but a global population. Audrey Marie Ballard is a Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience in the medical field. Audrey has branched her healthcare experience to include research where she seeks innovative ways to help patients globally. Audrey graduated with an Associate of Applied Science from IVY Tech Community College and her Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Science Education from Indiana University. Furthering her education, she graduated with a Master’s in Executive Development for Public Services in 2007 from Ball State University, followed by her Master’s in Public Health, Health Policy and Management from Indiana University Richard M Fairbanks School of Public Health in 2012. Audrey attributes her professional success to her desire to help others. Mentoring others is very important to her as well as giving back to her community. A respiratory therapist is a specialized healthcare practitioner trained in pulmonary medicine to work therapeutically with people suffering from pulmonary disease. Respiratory therapists are specialists and educators in many areas including cardiology, pulmonology, and sleep therapy. Respiratory therapists are clinicians trained in advanced airway management; establishing and maintaining the airway during management of trauma, and intensive care. Respiratory therapists initiate and manage life support for people in intensive care units and emergency departments, stabilizing, treating and managing pre-hospital and hospital-to-hospital patient transport by air or ground ambulance.

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