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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| blood gas | 10/27/2008 | Richard Manlove |
| Q: How do i get a blood gas certificate. Do i need the whole Respiratory therapy course. A: Greetings, There is no separate certification for blood gases at this time in the respiratory ... | ||
| Courses | 10/24/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: I was wondering what kind of classes do you need to take before applying for the respiratory ... A: Miranda, I am sorry for the delay in answering your question. The notice somehow got lost or I ... | ||
| regarding pain in right side near lung | 10/23/2008 | Richard Manlove |
| Q: ...i wan say u tht from last one month i affected by virul at same time i get this pain but after ... A: Greetings, One of the challenges of answering medical questions online is the fact that we, who ... | ||
| sats | 10/15/2008 | Karel Sleis |
| Q: I am an L.P.N.working on a prvate ped.'s case- it is a preemie with a trach- the parents were ... A: i WOULD THINKIFITS A PEDCASE AND CHANGES ARE SO FAST THAT IF IT WERE ME i WOULD ALSO CALIBRATE EACH ... | ||
| Lung Pain in Upper Right Side | 10/10/2008 | Karel Sleis |
| 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 Side | 10/10/2008 | Karel Sleis |
| 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 ... | ||
| cat allergy | 10/7/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: A question I can't find an answer for with Google... I'm Dutch by the way, so forgive me should I ... A: That is a great question - which I cannot give you a definite answer. Here are my thoughts though. ... | ||
| Patient on Vent | 10/7/2008 | Richard Manlove |
| Q: My question has to do with the practice of making chest x-rays to check position of the breathing ... A: Greetings, The hazard of answering medical questions over the internet is that those of us who ... | ||
| Chest Congestion | 10/6/2008 | Richard Manlove |
| Q: about three weeks ago I developed a sore throat, after a few days it progressed to chest and nasal ... A: Greetings, The hazard of answering medical questions over the internet is that those of us who ... | ||
| about my blood test result | 9/29/2008 | ASHRAF |
| Q: my name is venkat. i had infected by fluid in my lungs and i getting recover. i have taken a blood ... A: u have not get full investigation u r afflicted with pleural effusion.u need pleuralfluid ... | ||
| Blood Oxygen Level | 9/19/2008 | Karel Sleis |
| 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 ... | ||
| Odd lung pain...I'm 20? | 9/8/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: I've been having this really strange chest pain lately. It's not very intense, just sort of ... A: My disclaimer - In my field we really don't diagnose. That is up to the physician. So don't take my ... | ||
| pulse oximeter readings | 8/26/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: I ordered a pulse oximeter cms 50F to monitor my sleep because I have OSA. I have not used it ... A: You have made an important discovery. There are two gas levels that are monitored by the body to ... | ||
| breathing | 8/25/2008 | Karel Sleis |
| 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 ... | ||
| o2 levels | 8/20/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: I recently started on cpap and am trying to lose weight prob about 20 pounds i could lose and then ... A: James, It is not uncommon to have slightly different normals from one source to another. Authors ... | ||
| o2 levels | 8/19/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: I recently started on cpap and am trying to lose weight prob about 20 pounds i could lose and then ... A: James, If you have health insurance, it may be covered so that you wouldn't have to pay out of ... | ||
| Glade Plug-Ins and effect on Lungs | 8/14/2008 | Rob Trusty |
| Q: what are the respitory issues associated with using those oil based air fresheners like Glade Plug ... A: The biggest problem with the oil based air fresheners is that in large quantities like that there ... | ||
| capnography | 7/18/2008 | Karel Sleis |
| 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 breathe | 7/18/2008 | Karel Sleis |
| 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 ... | ||
| COPD | 6/30/2008 | Karel Sleis |
| 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 ... | ||
| trancruim and vecrium | 6/23/2008 | ASHRAF |
| Q: My wife was given high dose of methotrexate for months she complained of shortness of breath she ... A: yes it can be bcoz of malignant hyperthermia as well as sepsis too . but in this it requires to ... | ||
| asthma and chest congestion | 6/6/2008 | Karel Sleis |
| 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 jumps | 6/1/2008 | Karel Sleis |
| 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, ... | ||
| Becoming a Respiratory Therapise | 5/12/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: I have been thinking about studying respiratory therapy and was wondering if you could answer a few ... A: Amanda, Most respiratory programs are 2 years in length. Some may require a couple of prerequisite ... | ||
| Fluctuating oxygen demand - prem baby | 4/30/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: My baby was born at 28 wks gestational age. At 14 days old, her oxygen demand (she's on CPAP) ... A: Alan, I am afraid that this is above and beyond my experience. I haven't worked with babies much so ... | ||
| Pleural effusion | 4/24/2008 | ASHRAF |
| Q: Im a 22yr old man diagonised with a left sided pleural effusion 3 months ago.im still an active ... A: ok.if u have been diagnosedfor pleural effusion bcoz of tb . its good for uthat take att . u ... | ||
| low oxygen level | 4/23/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: When I was hospitalized my symptoms where non productive cough, fever, difficulty breathing and ... A: With pneumonia you can have abnormal blood gases (pH, PCO2, oxygen). All of these gases must be kept ... | ||
| health question | 4/16/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: I am a 41 year old non-smoking male 180 lbs,5'9. I have never smoked nor am i around any type of ... A: The only suggestion I can offer is to make sure that your stay well hydrated by drinking a couple of ... | ||
| emphysema/copd/ low DLCO 30% | 4/15/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: I am a62 years old COPD patient with diabetes. Recently my DLCO was recorded at 30%. How do I ... A: Keep in mind that this number may go up and down a bit depending on what type of day your body is ... | ||
| health question | 4/15/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: I am a 41 year old non-smoking male 180 lbs,5'9. I have never smoked nor am i around any type of ... A: It could be part of the normal secretions in your lungs. In your lungs you have mucus secreted all ... | ||
| Pleurisy and exercise? | 4/13/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: A little over a year ago I was diagnosed with pleurisy after an x-ray in the emergency room, and the ... A: The only advice I can give you is to keep your exercise intensity low. This will decrease your depth ... | ||
| Sense of smell | 4/7/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: Do people who smoke have a poor sense of smell? I work with a smoker and after using an ozonator in ... A: Use of ozone air cleaners seems questionable. When ozone concentrations are kept at safe levels, ... | ||
| asthma and walking a golf course | 4/7/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: .I play golf in the summer and it is very difficult for me to walk up some of the hills and pull my ... A: Dana, Sorry to mislead you. I was comparing the price to a golf car which seem to be a few thousand ... | ||
| Lungs | 4/5/2008 | ASHRAF |
| Q: I've been having breathing problems for some months. I'm 5'7 and weigh about 230. I saw a ... A: yes u will have to loose ur weight very much for this u take dense diet and moderate exercise and u ... | ||
| Trouble Breathing | 4/4/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: The past week or so I have had trouble taking deep breaths and sometimes a tightness in the chest. ... A: Yes, asthma can run in cycles depending on weather, mold, allergens, activity and etc.. You may need ... | ||
| asthma and walking a golf course | 4/1/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: .I play golf in the summer and it is very difficult for me to walk up some of the hills and pull my ... A: You may consider an electric cart/caddy. It is like adding a motor to your bag. They are not very ... | ||
| concentrator and venturi mask operation | 3/11/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: I have a percent-O2-Lock Assembly(venturi mask. The mask states that in order for 40% O2 to be ... A: Larry, If the concentrator will not supply 5-6 liters of flow through the mask, then something needs ... | ||
| Is it asthma | 3/5/2008 | ASHRAF |
| Q: For the past few months i have been experiencing a tight chest and a soreness to breath. I was ... A: good question u have asked . ok previously u have been diagnosed with asthma so it may be u r ... | ||
| anaphylaxis | 3/3/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: I have asthma which is triggered by both exercise and allergies. Last November, I had an ... A: Suzanna, Sorry for the delay, I thought I answered your question earlier and it apparently did not ... | ||
| paralyzed left diaphragm | 2/22/2008 | Neal Okerson |
| Q: Open heart surgery five years ago to repair my mitral valve resulted in a paralyzed left diaphragm. ... A: John, Here is a website that has some breathing exercises. You would want to focus on the ... | ||
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Respiratory Therapist
Answers by Expert:
Karel Sleis
Top Expert on this page
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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