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Looking for Bedwetting Solutions
As a respiratory therapist, we learn that if a child is not getting into a deep sleep the hormone from their kidney is not released, therefore they wet the ...
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- My brothers wet the bed until they hit puberty as did our uncle...and some cousins. Actually had a cousin die from a medication given to him for bedwetting when he wa...
- My nephew went through a similar situation. I'm sure you've spoke to your doctor about this, has he/she ever recommended a sleep study? As a respiratory therapist, w...
- My son just turned 7 and wets every night. He recently protested the pull-ups, so we have just been waking him up every 4 or 5 hours to go to the bathroom.
First-Time Mom of Child with Cystic Fibrosis
I am a respiratory therapist, but I usually work with adults, not kids. However, I do know that it is extremely important to do good chest physiotherapy ...
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- My brother in law has two children with CF. Listen very carefully to your doctors especially the respratory therapists! His children were kept out of day care until ...
- I do not have any advise just wanted to send you an encouraging message! You sound like an amazing, loving mom and your daughter couldn't be any more lucky to have yo...
- I have a 3 year old daughter with cystic fibrosis...feel free to ask me any questions that you may have...I also am one of the main pushers of the Great Strides walk ...
Seeking Career
... coding, and billing specialist, respiratory therapy, and vocational nurse programs. There are tons of scholorships out there as well as financial aid. ...
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- As I recall 45 wpm was a minimum for typing positions, but the real question is what are your interests? When trying to start a career it is a good idea to inventory w...
- Hi V., I commend you for being such a young mom who is very involved in the kids' lives. My sister had a daughter at age 18 and a son at age 19 and she was single. I...
- V., You have so much to look forward to right now! Congrats on your new phase in life. I do think that direct sales has so much to offer - especially for a busy wom...
Dr. Asking You to Wear a Mask?
Sep 8, 2009 ... I'm a respiratory therapist at a large hospital and agree that you should wear a mask. As other postings have indicated, it is standard ...
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- Most doctor's offices I've been in have signs requesting that all patients with a cough wear a mask...suppose it doesn't matter why you are coughing because others won...
- I been to my docter a cuople times last month and anyone with a cuogh or flu like symptoms had to put one on in waiting area im not sure if they had to wear during the...
- It's normal to be asked to wear a mask and it is to protect you and others from spreading germs. I recently had a cough from allergy induced asthma that sounded like ...
Going Back to School
Respiratory Therapist or Radiology/Ultrasound, etc.: Nursing will give you the biggest bang for your buck, as there is always going to be a shortage of ...
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- Hi J., Good for you and your family. I wish you the best in your schooling venture.
- I think its a great idea. I did it. Started in august 2005 and will be getting my Degree on may 2,2008. Have been in the medical field forever as a medical assistant a...
- I recently enrolled in an online course to get my Associate's Degree as a Paralegal. In my first class there were several people enrolled to become nurses. I am enroll...
Snoring Husband!!
I am a respiratory therapist and assess patients for sleep apnea. He needs to have a sleep study done. This is not a condition that should be covered up by ...
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- Have you tried getting your husband to talk to his dr? The reason I say that is there might be a way to fix that way. My youngest son could bring down the roof with hi...
- Hi L. Others have already suggested your husband be checked medically. I agree. In the meantime, I would suggest earplugs for you. Look in the pharmacy...there are...
- He needs to visit an ENT doctor who will refer him to a sleep clinc for evaluation.
Child Day Care
I'm 31 years old and a former neonatal/pediatric respiratory therapist. I'm a full time stay at home mom with a 2 year old daughter and a full time 1st ...
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- Hi E.~ I just wanted to let you know that I've always had family watch my daughter (after taking a year off of work after her birth)who is now 5. I'm kind of leary o...
- Hi E., I watch children in my home. I am actually looking to watch one more child. I have plenty of experience as I have 2 children of my own. I live off of Sauk...
- Contact the Daycare Action Council. They sent me a list of pages of providers near my zipcode. I have found a wonderful provider for my 4 year old. And they even hig...
Tummy Time
I work some in the NICU at my job as a respiratory therapist and all the babies mature and develop at different rates. My own full term baby would fall ...
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- HI J., At what point in the day are you putting her on her tummy? Before feeding? After feeding? Newborns are so sleepy, I remember both of my kids would also f...
- It is good that she is at least on her tummy for a short time span... Have you tried putting a toy in front of her with lights and music that she can watch and track ...
- tummy time is very important. As I learned w/my first child. It sounds like you are doing everything right. Just keep it up. If she finds a comfort on her tummy th...
Sanford Brown?
Sep 11, 2009 ... If you're going for nursing, respiratory therapy or x-ray tech, then I think it is a good move because it is probably the fastest, ...
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- It depends.... If you plan on taking some courses from Sanford Brown & complete a degree/certificate somwehere else, then I don't recommend it. Some of their courses ...
- S., I don't know personally about Sanford Brown, but I can tell you when I was hiring people and I looked at their resume, a 4 year college held a lot more weight with...
- I've been an admission counselor for 8 years. If you're going for nursing, respiratory therapy or x-ray tech, then I think it is a good move because it is probably th...
Croup Every Time He's Sick!
Now a bit of background info - My husband & father are respiratory therapists, mother is an RN, and the rest of my family is also in the medical field ...
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- hi S. my son also seems to get croup with every cold. though his hasn't been as severe as it sounds that your son's has been. actually his colds tend to begin with ...
- S., Like Heather, my kids get it with every cold, but never as bad as your son. We were given steroids once I think because it had been going on for so long. None o...
- My son is 6 and has the same problem every time he gets sick and i actually talk to my doctor and they started treating him for asthma and we have not had a problem in...
