(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Health Authority is making it easier for respiratory therapists to renew their licenses. There's currently a shortage of respiratory therapists in the state, because of COVID-19, flu and RSV. OHA is allowing respiratory therapists with expired or inactive licenses within the last five years to renew them. They need to be in good standing with the OHA and pay a 50-dollar fee. They'll be able to work until the health emergency ends.