Blood Oxygen Levels...During my most recent trip to my pulmonologist she said that was too high, that it should be 88 to 92 and told me to take my concentrator down...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBreathing
I’m very confused about COPD - it’s an umbrella term?...My pulmonologist said nothing about either of those, just moderate COPD and asthma....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Copd advice needed...This went on for a few days, so the pulmonologist prescribed steroid nebulizer treatments for 2 weeks, which worked extremely well!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesBreathing
Almost Diagnosed...My FEV scores were pretty good and I tested negative for Asthma in a methacoline challenge (to test for Asthma), to the point where my pulmonologist said...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesSymptomsBreathingProgression
Diagnosed at 35 with Emphysema and COPD...I went back to the pulmonologist who said it i had COPD A Gold 1. I am 35 but have been a smoker for 20 years and 1 pack...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Not sure if I’m having a flare up or if this is my new baseline...I finally got in to see a Pulmonologist and he started me on a nebulizer, Mucinex, and a stronger long term inhaler....Reactions 0 reactions Comments26 repliesBreathing
What does LESS EMPHYSEMA and MORE EMPHYSEMA Mean? | 7:30 🕢 AM, EST Tue Jan 17, 2023 | HITE1955 With: ‘ DOUG ‘ INOGEN ONE G5 | IO- 500...What DOES the FOLLOWING DOCTOR / PULMONOLOGIST TERMS Mean ?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesChronic Bronchitis
Tips for keeping nasal cannula in place while sleeping...Good day I've been instructed by my Pulmonologist that I need to use oxygen at night....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSleep
A Feeling of Urgency Not nice !...Yes, scary right now, but I just seen GP, Pulmonologist and have an appt with my Cardiologist on Tuesday coming....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCopingDepression
What does the future hold, Stage 2 at an early age...The symptoms remained however and at the end of November I was referred to a pulmonologist which upon going in i thought nothing of it until i was told...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesDiagnosisCopingNewly Diagnosed
Back the the ER...I have an appointment with my Pulmonologist/PCP on Monday morning as a follow up and see if we can get this under control....Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentAwareness
When do you decide on oxygen...IS IT TIME FOR ME TO PUSH PULMONOLOGIST, PCP AND RESPIRATORY NURSES TO START USING SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN????...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesBreathing
My treatment of choice!...I am very fortunate in having a pulmonologist who supports my choice, even when others were and are urging medication use....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Caring for mom...She was referred to a pulmonologist whose first available appointment was 5 months out....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBreathingTips & AdviceCoping
How can I improve my test results?...After initial diagnosis of severe emphysema based on CT scan only (radiology and pulmonologist both agreed) I was finally able to take pulmonary testing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Treatment Progress!...Meanwhile, she is going to see if arrangements can be made for transport to my pulmonologist. 3) She will be here next week to give me my first covid...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Concerned about severe weakness and pain....Last time I went to my Pulmonologist she told me there was a specific "new concerning spot on one lung. Both are trashed by emphysema....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCoping
New here and a few questions...I was referred to a pulmonologist, did a pft and yesterday a repeated ct for the nodules....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosisCoping
Medicare Shared Savings Program - ACO,LCC...My Pulmonologist will give some input, but Medicare has to start saving money, and getting the best bang for their buck!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Tough Love!...She said, “People come here and spend 10 minutes with the pulmonologist and expect their problems to be solved....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesExercise
