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All questions regarding the cardiopulmonary system, respiratory care, critical care.

Experience in the area

Practicing registered respiratory therapist since 1969 in all respiratory care settings. Educator - co-owner Texoma Healthcare Educators. Lecturer at Oklahoma State University School of Nursing

Education/Credentials

RRT, CRT, ACLS, BS, AS (nursing)

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Invited speaker: 51st International Respiratory Care Congress

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Recent Answers from Richard Manlove

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 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

2009-11-10 chest pain:

Dear Colleen, Women, in general, have atypical symptoms with cardiac problems. I assume your physician has had your heart checked out. I would venture that you might be having GERD - gastroesophageal

2009-11-05 bronchitis:

Raj, First, you want to eliminate anything that aggrevates your breathing. Perhaps, it is dust, smoke, cooking fumes, etc. Avoid those things. Second, I would drink at least 8 glasses of water, fruit

2009-11-05 trouble breathing through the nose:

Dear Clint, There are surgical interventions for your problem. We call them a roto-rooter surgery. You might try breathe right strips that attached to the outside of your nose and expand the nasal

 

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