New member, kind of a mess I am...Yes, had previous problems, what the pulmonologist states what I described as stage 1 going toward a 2 and the WHAM it hit fast and furious one day could...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
How does one know when one might need daytime oxygen?...But pulmonologist is closed, the PCP is new, and doesn’t put much stock in the device or the overnight readings where he said the average in the 90’s was...Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 replies
Zehyr Valve...After finishing the course I had an appointment with my pulmonologist and I was not doing very well that day. As we all know, good days/bad days....Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesSurgeryTreatment
37 male, stage 3 emphysema, scared...Went to Pulmonologist on May 4th and I was diagnosed with stage 3 emphysema....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
What next?...My pulmonologist just tells me to go to the emergency room if I go below 85 O2 Sat....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesEmphysemaBreathingFlares
Another Fun Learning Day...I still have to yet go through the cataract thing next, and the, finally, the Pulmonologist for all that....Reactions 0 reactions Comments47 repliesDiagnosis
What next?...My pulmonologist just tells me to go to the emergency room if I go below 85 O2 Sat....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares SymptomsEmphysema
new-drugs-aim-disarm-immune-system-s-atomic-bomb-cells...“We are now beginning to understand that neutrophils are linked to many diseases that blight our population,” says pulmonologist Elizabeth Sapey of the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Things That Help Us Live Better...Of course, not only do we have access to primary care doctors, but we also have access to specialists s, such as pulmonologists.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ever Get Tired of Seeing Doctors? ...In our case, specialists may include pulmonologists (lung doctors), otolaryngologists (ear-nose-and-throat doctors), immunologists (allergists), nephrologists... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Many Choices Is a Good Thing...We also have specialists, such as pulmonologists, allergists, ear-nose-and-throat (ENT) doctors, and sleep doctors.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Help me understand COPD stages ...She does meet with her pulmonologist tomorrow. Hoping he can help....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesBreathing
Chapter Two: My Continuing Oxygen Life...I meet by telehealth with the Gastro doctor next week, and the Pulmonologist hopefully a week later....Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 replies
More Than An Illness...I am more than a pulmonologist's or allergist's patient. I am more than my prescriptions or a number on a medical file.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tests and Diagnosis Part 2...This shows lung capacity and helps pulmonologists classify COPD patients into stages. The lower the FEV1, the more severe the disease.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Oxygen suppliers & Medicare...I have two pulmonologists, my regular one and one at a local lung center.... By tigermom1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Regarding Breo...I took Breo for nine months and stopped with my pulmonologist's approval.... By stan5481 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Just Say the Truth...My GP took over my pulmonologist's job because eight minutes a year with a specialist is worthless.... By charlynmac1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Confusion and initial denial...The pulmonologists had no doubt, when they observed much scaring, evidence of many occasions of pneumonia, bronchitis, and untold exposure to toxic, carcinogenic... By peter36992 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Holidays in the hospital....I sought a second opinion at LomaLinda University Hospital with the chief pulmonolgist. I did the CT scan, Heart tests and the detailed lung tests.... By Edi Mesa3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments