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| xray result | 6/28/2006 | Neal Okerson |
Q: I have had some problems with flu since Christmas and had xray in january.I was diagnosed with copd ...
A: Sorry for the slow response, I have been out! I don't see any red flags to get alarmed about from ...
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| Cough! | 6/15/2006 | Neal Okerson |
Q: My question is, i am a smoker and i smoke one brand.However i was out of town and i couldnt get my ...
A: Gray sputum is expected with smoking. The gray color is the presence of tar and other contaminants ...
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| Breathing through mouth, not nose... | 6/13/2006 | Neal Okerson |
Q: I never really noticed this problem, even in high school playing sports. But my normal breathing ...
A: Don't feel bad about some mouth breathing. But too much can cause some dental problems. Also, your ...
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| Constant Chest Tightness | 6/3/2006 | Sue Enlow |
Q: I'm a 25 year old non-smoker suffering from shortness of breath for long periods of time (months ...
A: Unfortunately Respiratory Therapists do not treat chronic hyperventilation syndrome. Your best bet ...
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| pollution | 5/30/2006 | Neal Okerson |
Q: I was just reading an article about how living in a polluted city is the equivalent of second-hand ...
A: There are a lot of variables to consider. The most significant are your closeness to the most ...
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| Breathing problem | 5/11/2006 | Sue Enlow |
Q: For the last 11 months, I've been having difficulties with my breathing. Frequently, I am unable to ...
A: I have never heard of anything like this before. Did you have any of your 'testing' done during one ...
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| allergy | 5/8/2006 | Neal Okerson |
Q: ------------------------- thank you for your reply, where can I get the injection and do you know ...
A: The itching is very likely a symptom of hay fever. You will need to see a physician who specializes ...
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| allergy | 5/7/2006 | Neal Okerson |
Q: I suffer from an allergy I don't know to what but the main smptomps start in the evening or early ...
A: I don't know any "non-traditional" medications that help. In fact, I personally haven't had any luck ...
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| Abnormal Spirometry w/ Non-Allergic Rhinitis? | 5/5/2006 | Neal Okerson |
Q: Over the past four months, I've had three different spirometry readings, which were all "abnormal" ...
A: According to my medical director, a patient who has asthma will often develop a worsening of their ...
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| Throat irritation | 5/4/2006 | Sue Enlow |
Q: I am 27 year old guy living in Dubai. Since early Feb, I've developed a pattern whereby I sneeze ...
A: First of all, I am not a doctor and so I cannot diagnose your condition. I can only offer ...
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| Throat irritation | 5/4/2006 | Neal Okerson |
Q: I am 27 year old guy living in Dubai. Since early Feb, I've developed a pattern whereby I sneeze ...
A: I can't really give you a good answer. I am not familiar with the climate, allergens and etc in your ...
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| Reactions to Anesthesia | 4/18/2006 | Sue Enlow |
Q: My question and saga is long and complicated, but I'm hoping you may be able to help me or steer me ...
A: I am very sorry to hear about your nightmare surgeries. It sounds like you have really had a ...
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| asthma | 4/18/2006 | Sue Enlow |
Q: I have asthma and it is hard to stay sexually active for long periods of time. What can I do to ...
A: Well..... sex is like exercise. So, you should work with your doctor to manage your asthma so that ...
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| teeth and jaw ake | 4/17/2006 | Neal Okerson |
Q: I've just read this question about the "teeth and jaw ache" that could have something to do with ...
A: Stephanie, I didn't think I ground my teeth either, but my dentist (and wife) could tell that I do. ...
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| Air Conditioners and allergies | 4/14/2006 | Sue Enlow |
Q: I am in the process of trying to get a new portable room air conditioner. I am having trouble ...
A: I just answered a similar question about air conditioners, so hopefully that same info will help ...
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| medic alert bracelet | 3/11/2006 | Sue Enlow |
Q: I have emphysema along with asthma and am wondering if should have a medical alert bracelet. My ...
A: A medical alert bracelet is just what it implies. It speaks for you when you can't. It allows first ...
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| allergies and air conditioners | 3/6/2006 | Sue Enlow |
Q: Here is what I mean. When you see someone shiver it is clear they are cold and not doing well. ...
A: Air conditioners get rid of allergens such as pollen, indoor molds and dust mites. Dust mites like ...
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| allergies and air conditioners | 3/5/2006 | Sue Enlow |
Q: I have allergies and have always benifited from an air conditioner. In fact my last day of ohysical ...
A: I'm not sure what you mean by 'quantify to those around you'. You have obviously proven (and have ...
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| one question | 3/2/2006 | Neal Okerson |
Q: i have some blisters in mouth...it happen to me now most often.. when i were young it happen to me ...
A: I have read that rinsing with hydrogen peroxide (Pharmacy will have this - low cost, too!) a couple ...
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| My cough! | 1/25/2006 | Neal Okerson |
Q: Neal! Okay, first, I realize that you're not allowed to diagnose, and that's not what I'm looking ...
A: Lissa, I would guess that it is caused from your cold. Our medical director one mentioned that the ...
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| copd | 1/18/2006 | Sue Enlow |
Q: My Father has copd, I just started carring for him. Hospic is involved at this time. I beleive he ...
A: COPD is a complex disease process. Can you be a little more sepcific in your question? There are so ...
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| Incentive Spirometer | 1/17/2006 | Neal Okerson |
Q: I am planning a high-altitude trek this Spring which will require me to be in good shape. I'm ...
A: I don't think it would help much. I would stick with performing the actual exercise (In this case ...
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| diaphragm | 1/15/2006 | Neal Okerson |
Q: Read some things on diaphragm breathing - question is, do you normally feel your lower ribs expand ...
A: Normally the diaphragm movement produces bout 70% of a breath. During exercise it only produces ...
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| sinusitis | 1/13/2006 | Sue Enlow |
Q: YES I HAVE HAD SINUSITIS ON AND OFF FOR 7 MONTHS NOW DOC. DID A rast TEST BUT NO ANSWER YET I HAVE ...
A: Your doctor should be able to find out what is causing your symptoms if your allergy testing comes ...
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| Chronic Hyperventilaton | 1/12/2006 | Neal Okerson |
Q: I am a fit 44 yr. woman. I have been experiencing strange dizziness(not true vertigo), but strong ...
A: I wouldn't be overly concerned about the yawning. Normal is 6-7 times per hour. It is a physical ...
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| Help! I need to know... | 1/7/2006 | Sue Enlow |
Q: doctor. I'm a 16 year-old female student. I have some problem with my breathing and I would like to ...
A: First of all, I am not a doctor. I am a Respiratory Therapist, which basically means I follow the ...
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| Breathing | 12/20/2005 | Sue Enlow |
Q: I was reading an article on learning to breath with your diaphragm, and it suggested lying on your ...
A: First of all, I would like to appologize for the delay in answering your question. There was a ...
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| passive smoke | 12/19/2005 | Neal Okerson |
Q: We have a situation where our granddaughter age two spends time each month with her noncustodial ...
A: At one time I had heard that smoking around children might come under fire as child abuse. ...
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| calcifications | 12/19/2005 | Neal Okerson |
Q: I have been on antibiotics cough meds motrin for fever nasal sprays allergy meds and nothing has ...
A: Lori, I am afraid that I cannot help you with the source of your calcifications. I did a little ...
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| Respiratory ailment | 11/28/2005 | Sue Enlow |
Q: I have a condition that has existed for about 5 years. On good days I have a light rattle and ...
A: I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble breathing. I know that it can be very scary when you ...
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| Marijuana's Effects on the Respiratory System | 11/27/2005 | Neal Okerson |
Q: Mr. Okerson: Thank you for all the work you do at AllExperts.com. My question concerns the effects ...
A: If the 1982 study had been disproved, you would have surely heard about it! Honestly I don't know ...
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| Airborne Allergies | 11/20/2005 | Sue Enlow |
Q: My wife is really bothered by airborne allergens. I know there are several products (machines) that ...
A: I really can't help with this question. I don't know anything about air filters/purifiers. I've ...
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| Does this sound like anything? | 11/1/2005 | Sue Enlow |
Q: I'm 13 years old and for about 2-3 weeks, I've been having problems breathing. I've never had them ...
A: Have you told your Mom or Dad about your breathing problems? Because anytime that it is "really ...
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| asthama physio | 10/31/2005 | Sue Enlow |
Q: ------------------------- Followup Sue Enlow------physiotherapy at home is my meaning of the term ...
A: Chest Physiotherapy, or CPT, is often administered to people who have chest congestion or mucous. ...
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| questions about asthma | 10/24/2005 | Neal Okerson |
Q: ! Thank you so much for your response. I appreciate it! I have one more question if you don't ...
A: There are several possible causes. It could be the medication, anxiety, or the asthma itself. You ...
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| questions about asthma | 10/24/2005 | Sue Enlow |
Q: I really appreciate it!! I have made an appointment to see my PCP this week regarding my asthma. I ...
A: Yes, asthma can definately cause you to have trouble sleeping. If you are having difficutly ...
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| questions about asthma | 10/16/2005 | Neal Okerson |
Q: About three weeks ago, I caught a cold and went to the doctor b/c my chest was tight and I was short ...
A: Danielle, Sorry for the delay in answering. You might want to check in with your physician's office ...
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| questions about asthma | 10/16/2005 | Sue Enlow |
Q: About three weeks ago, I caught a cold and went to the doctor b/c my chest was tight and I was short ...
A: First let me explain what an Albuterol inhaler does. Albuterol is what we call a ‘bronchodilator'. ...
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| breathing and flu's | 10/13/2005 | Sue Enlow |
Q: Could you tell me please ...I have had this flu that has hung on and i keep getting it back all the ...
A: It sounds like you need to go and see your doctor right away. I'm not a doctor and I cannot diagnose ...
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| difficulty breathing | 10/3/2005 | Sue Enlow |
Q: i am a 19 yr old girl. i've been having difficulty breathing for the last 3 days, it happens at ...
A: There a so many different things that can cause shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. There ...
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