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Larry W. Wical, BA-RRT

U.S.

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Expertise

I CAN answer: ALL questions and queries related to the following topics... - Oxygen - Asthma - COPD - Bronchitis - Emphysema - Pneumonia (Viral/Bacterial) - Tuberculosis (TB) - SARS - Influenza (Flu) - Vaccines - Pulmonary Embolism - Pleural Effusion - Atelectasis - Inhalation injuries (burns, chemicals, etc.) - PFTs - Cardiovascular health - Sleep Apnea - BiPap/CPAP - Ventilators (Respirators) - Aspiration injuries - Thoracic injuries - Lung contusions - Tracheal injuries - Artificial Tracheostomy - Secretions - Prolotherapy/Regenerative Injection Therapy (RIT): A patient's experience/perspective - General health and fitness - Prolotherapy (from a patient's perspective) I CANNOT answer: Questions that vary too far from my primary scope of pulmonary and cardiovascular care and fitness. I promise to be open and honest about my knowledge of submitted topics, and will always openly provide my personal as well as professional feedback as it relates.

Experience in the area

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT, RCP) since 2005. I have worked primarily in the acute care, critical care, home care and burn care settings.

Organizations

NBRC - National Board of Respiratory Care AARC - American Association of Respiratory Care

Publications

-All About Kids Magazine -The Clermont Sun -Cincy Sports & Fitness Magazine -Many online Fitness and Health blogs and "webazines"

Education/Credentials

- B.A. in Communication (1997) - A.A.S. in Respiratory Science (2005) - RRT license (state of OH, KY and IN) - Basic Life Saving (BLS) - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)

Awards and Honors

N/A

Past/Present Clients

Currently work in the city's largest academic/research hospital.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Carol	05/16/12	10	10	10	Larry was very helpful and quick to .....
Stephanie	05/14/12	10	10	10	Thank you so much. I am going .....
Meghan	05/08/12	8	8	8	Thanks for your help!
Dave	04/20/12	10	10	10
leonard	03/24/12	10	10	10	I should stop now after reading your .....

Recent Answers from Larry W. Wical, BA-RRT

2012-05-14 Asthma:

Hi Joey, I am not 100% what you are referring to when you say "blue asthma inhaler", as this could be just about any inhaled medication that has a blue "boot", canister or chamber. My guess is if you

2012-05-10 Cough, Bronchitis or something else?:

Hello Stephanie, It sounds like classic Bronchitis to me. Though I myself have "chronic Tonsillitis",and when it is flaring up a little I get that dry-speck feeling in my throat that makes me cough

2012-04-29 Asthma only when sick?:

Meghan, My utmost apologies for the delay in responding. I usually respond to these questions in less than 24 hours, but for some odd reason, my email provider directed the AllExperts.com request to

2012-04-18 Breathing issue + more.:

Dave, Just based on what you have told me, it sounds like you may just have a cold or bronchitis. Drinks lots of fluids. As for the panic attacks, they can certainly affect your breathing through what

2012-04-07 02 sats:

Hi Teri, All things being equal, 93% oxygen saturation level is still considered normal, as anything 90% or greater is considered safe and normal. Shortness of breath related to allergies, sinus infections

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