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Dave Walsh RRTAvailable
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Registered Respiratory Therapist and Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (IL). Thirty-five years in the field of Respiratory Care with the last twenty-five years spent concentrating in the area of sleep disordered breathing. Established the first hospital based compact multiphysiologic recording program for the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). I`ve been fortunate to have the opportunity over the past fifteen years to travel across the country and train fellow heath care practitioners in the scoring and analysis of compact sleep apnea studies. | |
Michael RushAvailable
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I can answer questions relating to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea. With a focus on use of CPAP and BiPAP and their effects and benefits. I can help trouble shoot problems and make suggestions on how the make this a more pleasant experience. | |
Dave J. (Scoop0901)Available
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I can answer questions on sleep disorders, in general, and sleep apnea, specifically. I've been actively involved in providing direct support to individuals, family members, employers, and others on the topics of sleep and sleep disorders for more than six years, keep up-to-date on valid, peer-reviewed research, as well as treatment options.<br><br> I can answer general questions including, but not limited to polysomnography (PSG or sleep study) techniques; health issues associated with sleep apnea; compliance with a CPAP or BiPAP machine, mask selection and fitting; insurance coverage; ADA issues; and more, but cannot provide diagnosis over the internet.<br><br> ..... |
Hi Jim, The BiPAP should be helping to control your blood pressure so I don't know why it's so high in the mornings. My only thought could be on the time you take your meds, they can be wearing off
Hi Kim, Sleep apnea causes ALOT of problems. When you stop breathing your brain thinks you are suffocating and will divert blood away from other organs to keep your brain and heart going. If your kidney
Ally: Thanks for writing, and please, whatever you do, commit yourself to faithfully using your CPAP for one year, no matter what, and not give up, even for a night. What you describe in your message
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Hi Paul: About the only advice I can give you in order to minimize the effects of sleep apnea until you get your mask is to not sleep on your back. Try putting a few pillows behind you as you lie on

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