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Richard Manlove

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 112
 All questions regarding the cardiopulmonary system, respiratory care, critical care.

Rob Trusty

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 9.80
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 33
 Pediatric respiratory care, Anything CPR related

Karel Sleis

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.69
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 55
 Basic questions on coping and maintaining asthma, copd, emphysema.Basic questions on oxygen therapy at home, no ventilators.

Neal Okerson

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.82
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Timeliness 9.86
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Total Questions 1178
 I should be able to answer most questions about anatomy and physiology of heart and lungs. I also enjoy answering questions about understanding diseases. I should also be able to explain the goals and objectives of various pulmonary related treatments. Not an M.D., but worked in the field (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician) since 1990. Registered Respiratory Therapist since 1995. B.S. degree in Health Education (1987). Currently working (since 1993) as the Director of Clinical Education in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program in Western KY.

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2009-11-20 Asthma or COPD?:

Dear Candy, I would tend toward the diagnosis your second physician offered, for several reasons. One, you are an ex-smoker. Two, you state that you have been admitted to the hospital an average

2009-11-18 Allergies?:

Jacob, It does sound like allergies, but you will need a physician to actually make the diagnosis. The closest thing to a natural remedy is having injections. Again, a physician will need to determine

2009-11-18 asthma:

Amy, Sorry to hear about your Mary. Unfortunately, I don't have access to the patient nor enough clinical information to make any suggestions regarding her care. Sorry I couldn't be of more help

2009-11-15 bronchiles:

Brownish /yellow flem is a sign of blood and infection . You need to go to the doctor for antibiotics. Nothing over the counter will clear that up.Levaquin is a super antibiotic and if it is brown you

2009-11-13 bronchiles:

Basically there is a bronkaid mist. However the best thing is to purchase from your local drugstore or on amazon.com, riteaid or cvs, the vicks pediatric cool mist humidifier, place on top of a towel to

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