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| blood oxygen saturation wearing respirator | 7/2/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: I was wondering if wearing a half mask industrial respirator (covers mouth and nose), which ...
A: Dave, Thank you for submitting a question. I would think that if the respirator has been ...
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| breathing deep and stuffy nose | 6/27/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: I've had a constant stuffy nose for years. I went to an ENT and they really didn't say anything so ...
A: It sounds like you are on the right track. You would probably benefit from medications that are ...
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| breathing deep and stuffy nose | 6/26/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: I've had a constant stuffy nose for years. I went to an ENT and they really didn't say anything so ...
A: The nose is not really in my area of expertise but I will give what I can. The fact that your nasal ...
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| cat allergy? | 6/24/2009 | Karel Sleis |
Q: I have had a cat for 4 years and did not think I had any problem, but in recent days (weeks?) I am ...
A: It sounds to me like you are developing an allergy to him. You might want to see an allergist who ...
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| 10 year old boy | 6/22/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: My son is 10 years old,he has been fine all along and in 2007 he started developing an allergy ...
A: Your son seems to have allergies but is questionable based on what you have told me whether he is ...
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| Decreased function of lower nodes in lungs | 6/20/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: On respiratory testing recently it was found that my larger nodes are operating above 95 percent, ...
A: From what I can gather from what you have written you had a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT). I gather ...
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| hyperaerated lungs | 6/17/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: I recently got over a cold/ cough/ bronchitis. I do not have a history of asthma or emphysema. I ...
A: The findings of "hyperaerated lungs" on chest x-ray MAY be indicative of COPD if it includes a ...
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| COP - oxygen levels | 6/16/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: My dad is 64 and has had a multitude of illness over the years. Over Christmas he was tentatively ...
A: COPD is properly diagnosed by means of a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) which measures various lung ...
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| Bloating feeling alot with COPD | 6/15/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: I am being treated for COPD as of 2 years with Q-var and Spriva , I have issues of feeling bloated ...
A: It seems a lot of COPD patients also suffer from bloating, in fact, those with chronic bronchitis ...
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| OXYGEN LEVEL | 6/12/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: I took an overnight oxymeter test and it said that my level dropped to 84 and i had some sessation ...
A: Normal blood oxygen saturation level is usually around 95 to 99% so 84% is quite low. In our ...
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| Mucus in Lungs | 6/4/2009 | Neal Okerson |
Q: My boyfriend has had a chronic cough for the past year that is only mildly productive. He still says ...
A: Sorry for the delay, The mucus is probably draining down from the nose/mouth area into the upper ...
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| breathing and back problems | 6/2/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: Over the last 5 to 6 months, i have been experiencing back pain especially along my spine and upper ...
A: You certainly have a lot of things going on. If we could separate ourselves from our body I would ...
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| breathing and back problems | 6/2/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: Over the last 5 to 6 months, i have been experiencing back pain especially along my spine and upper ...
A: Sorry about all the problems you are having. Breathing problems on top of your back problems must be ...
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| just wanting to understand | 5/30/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: I am now in my early 60s, so my competitive athletic days are pretty much behind me. But there's ...
A: Well, as a fellow oldster (early 60's) I certainly can sympathize with the demise of certain skills ...
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| Blood vessels in lungs | 5/19/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: My mother is a COPD patient, since 1999 and her last visit to her pulmonologist, her X-ray showed ...
A: Your mother sounds like a typical COPD patient - non-compliant. I showed your question to my ...
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| Breathing problems | 5/18/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: About 3 years ago I started having breathing difficulties. A pulmonologist had me have a CT scan, ...
A: Ana, I am glad my suggestion for pursed lip breathing was of help. Here is what I would do ...
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| Breathing problems | 5/16/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: About 3 years ago I started having breathing difficulties. A pulmonologist had me have a CT scan, ...
A: Ana, I am sorry that you are having breathing problems. It is a problem that makes everything ...
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| Hyperventilation | 5/8/2009 | Neal Okerson |
Q: Do you know what chemicals can cause hyperventilation? ANSWER: Things like the amount of exposure ...
A: Robin, At the risk of sounding like an attorney - let me reword your response. The most common cause ...
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| COPD & BiPap | 5/7/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: My mother is in the advanced stages of COPD disease, this last week she was intubated (sp?) and in ...
A: My heart goes out to you and your family during this trying time. Your mother is in the end stage of ...
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| Hyperventilation | 5/7/2009 | Neal Okerson |
Q: Do you know what chemicals can cause hyperventilation?
A: Things like the amount of exposure and concentration in addition to the genetic make up of the ...
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| Swine Flu? | 5/3/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: The internet says that the swine flu symptons are: Fever Cough Sore throat Body aches ...
A: Corrina, You either have it or you don't. Once you have had it and have recovered you won't ...
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| Swine Flu? | 5/3/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: The internet says that the swine flu symptons are: Fever Cough Sore throat Body aches ...
A: Corrina, There are only, at latest count, 787 confirmed cases of the "swine flu" the world ...
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| Swine Flu? | 5/3/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: The internet says that the swine flu symptons are: Fever Cough Sore throat Body aches ...
A: Corrina, By now you are either better or worse. Unless you live where there are confirmed cases ...
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| Swine Flu? | 5/3/2009 | Rob Trusty |
Q: The internet says that the swine flu symptons are: Fever Cough Sore throat Body aches ...
A: Without a fever it's most likely just a cold. If you don't have any other medical conditions wrong ...
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| Chronic Sinusitis -- treatment options? | 4/25/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: Wondering if there is anything, short of sinus surgery, that I might try. I have been on pills and ...
A: Chronic sinusitis is no fun. My recent move to a different local has me thinking I might becoming a ...
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| Allergic to Air Conditioning | 4/21/2009 | Neal Okerson |
Q: Every time I go into a room with air conditioning I start coughing to the point of vomiting, ...
A: Lorelle, Sounds like you need further evaluation by a physician. It could be a reaction to molds or ...
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| Exercise Induced Asthma 2 | 4/20/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: a couple more questions... 1. What exercises provoke an attack? 2. How should a person train or ...
A: In answer to your first question each individual is different and there is not any one or type of ...
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| Exercise Induced Asthma | 4/19/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: I am a Natural Science major and in an Exercise Physiology Class right now! I am doing a project ...
A: Reese, Because I do things different at times I answered your last set of questions first and ...
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| Bronchitis? | 4/15/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: Last night (4/13/09) I had bad insomnia because I was feeling weird. All of a sudden in the middle ...
A: If you haven't been forced by your condition to go to the doctor yet, please go. You have a ...
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| RRT injections | 4/10/2009 | Neal Okerson |
Q: Are respiratory therapists trained to give injections or starts IVs or arterial lines or central ...
A: This depends on the state licensure restrictions. It is my understanding that in my state a ...
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| Precordial Catch Syndrome | 4/3/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: I am a 48 year old healthy female. I've experienced what I now believe to be PCS from time to time ...
A: Kim, Thank you for writing. I am sorry it took a while for me to answer, but there is a reason ...
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| Pulmonary Stress Test | 3/30/2009 | Neal Okerson |
Q: When performing pulmonary stress test, how do you determine: the anearobic threshold and when to ...
A: I think you will find that different physicians use different indicators for AT. Our textbook says ...
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| oxygen level | 3/14/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: i have a aunt who is 86 and she fell and broken 2 ribs and is sleeping a lot. i was wondering if she ...
A: Greetings, At 86 y/o and with additional health issues, to boot, your aunt has had quite a ...
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| community service | 3/8/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: Do you have any suggestions for community service in Respiratory? I live in Orlando Florida. Thanks
A: The American Lung Association has/had a program called "Open Airways for Schools" if I remember ...
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| rrt and crt | 3/7/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: What is the difference between cert. rt and registered rt? thanks ...
A: David, The difference between CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) and RRT (Registered ...
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| Coal Fire and effects of breathing fumes | 2/24/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: we live in rented accommodation, there is an open fire in the sitting room and we light it every ...
A: Greetings, I would certainly believe that the breathing symptoms you outline come from the ...
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| Respiratory Therapist B.S. or Associates | 2/18/2009 | Neal Okerson |
Q: I am interested in becoming and RT. I already have a B.S. in aerospace engineering and am looking to ...
A: It really depends on the facility where you work. Most therapists that I know do not typically ...
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| Respiratory Therapist B.S. or Associates | 2/18/2009 | Neal Okerson |
Q: I am interested in becoming and RT. I already have a B.S. in aerospace engineering and am looking to ...
A: My opinion is that since you already have a B.S. degree, go for the quickest least expensive degree ...
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| ALBUTEROL IN FORM OF 0.83% | 2/16/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: I'm asking this question because of a discussion at work about a Dr. order albuterol 0.83% nebulized ...
A: Greetings, I am assuming that you are in some type of healthcare setting. We use unit dosage in ...
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| coughing | 2/14/2009 | Richard Manlove |
Q: This is the second time in the last six years that this has happened to me and I am wondering if ...
A: Al, It is normal for coughs to linger. I have had a lingering cough for about three weeks now. ...
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