Articles by MaryAnn DePietro, CRT
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MaryAnn DePietro B.S. CRT is a licensed respiratory therapist working at a trauma center in Northern California. She received a B.S. degree in Rehabilitation from Penn State University and a second degree in respiratory therapy from American River College in Sacramento. She holds a medical license in respiratory therapy from the state of California.
MaryAnn has 18 years of clinical experience working as an RT in specialties including critical care, emergency medicine, and pulmonary rehabilitation. She completed clinical rotations at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, Shriners Children’s Hospital, and Sutter Roseville Medical Center.
In addition, MaryAnn also has experience as a medical writer for various newspapers, magazines, and health websites. She has written extensively about subjects, including sleep disorders, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis.
A Couple's Guide to Managing Sleep Apnea
MaryAnn DePietro, CRT
The Best Minimalist Full Face CPAP Masks in 2026
MaryAnn DePietro, CRT
The Ultimate Travel Checklist When Traveling with Your Resmed AirMini
MaryAnn DePietro, CRT
Reaching Your AHI CPAP Goals (Includes Tips from a CRT!)
MaryAnn DePietro, CRT
CPAP vs. Oral Appliance: Which is Better for Sleep Apnea? A Respiratory Therapist's Take
MaryAnn DePietro, CRT A Couple's Guide to Managing Sleep Apnea
MaryAnn DePietro, CRT The Best Minimalist Full Face CPAP Masks in 2026
MaryAnn DePietro, CRT The Ultimate Travel Checklist When Traveling with Your Resmed AirMini
MaryAnn DePietro, CRT Reaching Your AHI CPAP Goals (Includes Tips from a CRT!)
MaryAnn DePietro, CRT CPAP vs. Oral Appliance: Which is Better for Sleep Apnea? A Respiratory Therapist's Take
MaryAnn DePietro, CRT
The 3 Most Common Sleep Apnea Struggles I Have Seen as a Respiratory Therapist
MaryAnn DePietro, CRT
How to Stop Swallowing Air (Aerophagia) During CPAP Therapy
MaryAnn DePietro, CRT
Why You Dislike Your CPAP Mask (And How a Respiratory Therapist Would Fix It)
MaryAnn DePietro, CRT
Apple Watch vs. Oura Ring for Sleep Apnea
MaryAnn DePietro, CRT