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Lung transplant

Anyone here have a lung transplant? As my dr wants me to consider it. Looking for more info than what he gave me and some personal experience. Thanks...

It’s Always Something!

Hi Gang. Took my sis a new local PCP to establish care. We liked her most of all because my sis has been enduring intense pain greater than 3 months...

What has your COPD treatment experience been like?

Which medications, procedures, natural remedies, and other treatments have helped you? Which haven't?...

COPD and Zephyr Valve procedure

Has anyone had this done or any options. That would be extremely helpful...

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Anesthesia and COPD

I asked my pulmonologist about general anesthesia for an elective surgery. He was short, not so sweet, and too the point. Joe "only under the most extreme emergency should you...

Zephyr valves

Had 5 Zephyr valves installed in lower left lung on 4/10/24. I walked into the hospital without oxygen and came out with full time O2, 2 lpm at rest and...

valve placement recovery

Hopefully I'm in the final stages of valve placement approval. What is the recovery like? I live alone with no family in the area; is there anything I can/need to...

Surgery

I'd like to know more about the surgical options, i.e., bullectomy and lung volume reduction surgery, especially talking with anyone who has had either of these surgeries. I'm 80 with...

Cartoid artery surgery for COPD patients

Has anyone had this surgery? I am concerned about coughing during the procedure....

Zephyr valve

Has anyone had this done as now I waiting from consultant to see if and when I can have this done,and has it made any difference...

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