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About Karel Sleis
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Expertise
Basic questions on coping and maintaining asthma, copd, emphysema.Basic questions on oxygen therapy at home, no ventilators.

Experience
I have been a Respiratory Therapist since 1989

Organizations
American Association of Respiratory Care

Education/Credentials
University of Mississippi Respiratory Care Program NYC Dept of Education Respiratory Therapist License

Past/Present Clients
Have been n expert on sleep disorders also on this website for years

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Karel Sleis 
In Category  Respiratory Therapist

SubjectDate Asked

Lung Pain in Upper Right Side10/10/2008
  Q: I frequently get a pain on the upper right side of my lung just below to the clavicle. The pain ...
  A: clear fluid could be the start of asthma, emphysema, its when the sputum is yellow or green that ...
Lung Pain in Upper Right Side10/10/2008
  Q: I frequently get a pain on the upper right side of my lung just below to the clavicle. The pain ...
  A: any type of lung pain needs an xray, there is a possibility that your asthma is acting up or you ...
Blood Oxygen Level9/19/2008
  Q: My 80-yr old father is hospitalized with pneumonia and cannot eat. Yesterday is blood oxygen level ...
  A: 98-100% IS NORMAL , aNYTHING UNDER 90 can cause heart bre4athing problems. However my guess is that ...
breathing8/25/2008
  Q: would really appreciate some advice. Have had asthma since childhood and have the common allergies ...
  A: I have never heard about that breathing, basically with asthma you should try to breathe as normal ...
capnography7/18/2008
  Q: If I have to perform a capnography test and the patient's HR remains within normal limits but the RR ...
  A: Im sorry but I am in the home care field and am not up to par on my vents however if you go to the ...
Attacks where I cant breathe7/18/2008
  Q: The past two nights I've woken up in the night and not been able to breathe. I dont remember waking ...
  A: What comes to mind is 2 things. Perhaps what was a cough was an upper respiratory infection or post ...
COPD6/30/2008
  Q: I have end stage COPD, however, I still push to stay off the oxygen full time, I am on it at night. ...
  A: It could be however tingling may be a vascular problem, i would consult your md. You might want to ...
asthma and chest congestion6/6/2008
  Q: I have been prone to catching chest infections for the last two years (ie ...
  A: Yes you should see a pulmonologist or get a referral or paper to have a pulmonary function te4st ...
nite jumps6/1/2008
  Q: i have sleep apena for at least 9 years the last 6 months i have nite jerking where it wakes me up ...
  A: I suggest you speak to your physician .You may also along with the apnea have restless leg syndrome, ...
misc5/22/2008
  Q: I am intrested in going into the field of respiratory therapy what do respiratory therapist do in an ...
  A: Respiratory therapist would have to help lift a patient onto a stretcher if bought in by ambulance. ...

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