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- Michael Rush
Sleep Apnea/Expert Profile
Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
I have been in the respiratory field for 20 years with experience in the hospital, Sleep lab and home medical equipment industry. I also have been wearing a BiPAP mask myself for the past four years.Respiratory Care Pracitioner, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Pulmonary Function Technician Polysomnography Technician
What do you like about this subject?
Solving sleep issues improves the overall quality of life for the patient.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I am interested in other health problems that have improved following the treatment of sleep apena.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Sleep Apena has been linked to many other health disorders including, kidney failure, diabetes, ulcers, acid reflux, and many more.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa | 09/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks. I've just been diagnosed with severe ..... |
| Gloria | 05/25/11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | Thank you very much for your response ..... |
| Kathy | 04/04/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | His heart seems OK based on all ..... |
| james | 12/10/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Ruth | 11/11/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | great help |
Recent Answers from Michael Rush
2011-09-22 Leg edema and apnea:
the brain is going to preserve the most important areas of the body such as the heart and the brain when there is a low level of oxygen in the blood. It therefore has to decrease the blood flow to other
2011-05-27 Mask:
Full face masks should rest on the bridge of your nose and on the indention between lower lip and your chin. it should not leak even though the mask is not too tight. If your medical equipment provider
2011-05-17 Mask:
Try nasal pillows with a chin strap. I will tell you as I tell everyone who asks about masks. Everyone hates wearing these things. Your going to find problems with all of them. Find one that you can tolerate
2011-05-16 PSG data, medical records:
Dear Gloria, The sleep study is interrupted by the sleep study tech. It takes about 2 -4 hours to review the 600+ pages. It then gets reviewed by the Sleep doctor associated with the lab. Only he and
2010-12-28 Poor quality of sleep:
Dear Liz, You may want to check and Ear nose and throat doctor about the jaw and maybe an oral surgeon. They may be able to help with the jaw placement. It sounds like you do have sleep apnea but
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