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Expert Profile: Michael Rush

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.
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

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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
Prestige Points: 688
Knowledge   10.0   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.89   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.89   Best of the best
Politeness   9.94   Best of the best
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Max Questions to be Asked
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10
Total Questions
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113
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User Comments
Appreciate your candor.
(Martin on 07/05/08)
Thanks to your prompt answer
(David on 06/26/08)
Thank you for your help, much appreciated.
(L on 05/07/08)
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Recent Answers from Michael Rush
2008-08-25  saO2 Bad. Normal is 95% to 100%. We get worried at 89%...70% is downright scary...BUT it depends on how long you stay there. AHI is the apnea hypoxia index is the number of apnea and/or hypopnea you average...
2008-08-20  Oximetry report and Sleep apnea Well now this opens a whole new can of worms. You didn't memtion anything about heart and kidney problems in your first question. Yes heart problems can certainly cause shortness of breath during the day...
2008-08-18  Oximetry report and Sleep apnea 26% spent in the 80's is not good. Oxygen may have to be added to your system and you may need a new sleep study. Masks also get worn, have your supplier send you a new one. Ask about the results of the...
2008-07-30  CPAP/Sleep Apnea Questions Dear Mark, Medical Professional. 21 Years as a Respiratory Therapist. You Need another sleep study. Thins might have changed from some reason and the CPAP in no longer working for you. Take your...
2008-07-28  Sleep Study Results Dear Richard, The ENT wants you to have the surgery because that's how they make their money. Get a second opinion from a pulmonalogist and see what they say. I would get those cysts taken care of...
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