Newbie Dr not helping...My PCP office being difficult to just get a referral to a pulmonologist.... By emergy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Are You My Doctor?...Pulm – Pulmonologist: Merriam Webster says a pulmonologist is a specialist in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living with Brochiectasis...My pulmonologist usually gives me steroids and/or antibiotics to get me through these flare ups.... By carollou701 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What is the difference between COPD and airway disease?...When I consulted the pulmonologist in 2011, he diagnosed as COPD. After 8 years, I consulted another pulmonologist and he diagnosed as Airways....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
My struggle with doctors...My advice to ANYONE with COPD is to get a pulmonologist to start treating your disease correctly.... By dawnish1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Our Medical Charts...Thankfully, that doctor's comments were accessible in the chart which helped my pulmonologist better understand my case.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Stage III COPD Story: Part II...Met My PULMONOLOGIST, For the FIRST TIME on 2017, November, 16Th.... By hite19551 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Has anyone had any experience with pulmonary rehab with Carda Health? ...I live in a county that doesn't have a pulmonologist or pulmonary rehab....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
What Should I Do During a Flare-up?...Once a flare-up has gotten to the level your pulmonologist needs to place you in the hospital, you know that you have waited too long.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
So this is my life now?...My pulmonologist started me on Trelegy. I had been on Advair for asthma, and it wasn't working very well. Trelegy is a game changer!... By Gemini lady1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Doctor Knows Best?...At suggestion of primary care physician, I called for second opinion to a pulmonologist he recommended.... By r0divl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Lungs Are Doing a Flip-Flop: Part 1...That’s getting to be a regular question from my pulmonologist.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Testing for COPD - Part II: Breathing Tests...Later, my pulmonologist ordered a CT (computer tomography) scan and a pulmonary function test, or PFT.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
This is tough....I have a great pulmonologist. Young, and always listening. That's my story. Thanks.... By Sunshine20211 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Warning Signs of COPD...Then he/she might refer you to a pulmonologist, who is a lung doctor. Some pulmonologists might not need a referral.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Cramping in rib cage...I never associated it with COPD, so I never mentioned it to my pulmonologist. I will discuss this at my appointment later this month.... By bdoggett1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Jeremy...Well I finally got a recommendation for a pulmonologist, did my tests, finally had a diagnosis.... By Jeremy751 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Time Takes Its Toll...My new pulmonologist had me have a lung test. When I had a virtual appointment with my doctor. She said I have serious COPD.... By datch1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My story...She set up an appointment with a pulmonologist. Surprise....COPD. I have a nebulizer, take singulair tabs, Symbicort inhaler.... By fa9g1r1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Nose Has A Job to Do Too!...I was not able to find one and I checked with my pulmonologist who said “snot.” Not very helpful.... By KevinDavitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
