COPD & Emphysema Support Group
COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...
Hi...is anyone prepared to let me email them n add my PFT attachment...maybe you can very simply tell me what these numbers mean. You can message me if you would like to.
My pulmo just waltzes off overseas inspite of having an appointment to explain anything...my primary doc besides being pretty ignorant about copd has her nose out of joint because i sought help elsewhere.
Im in a third world country where basic english is just that....so no one to ask...
Thanks guys......Peter
My pulmo just waltzes off overseas inspite of having an appointment to explain anything...my primary doc besides being pretty ignorant about copd has her nose out of joint because i sought help elsewhere.
Im in a third world country where basic english is just that....so no one to ask...
Thanks guys......Peter
I wouldn't have a clue what the numbers mean, but I'm sure someone here will. But I wanted to tell you about a great resource at COPD Canada called "Ask The Respiratory Therapist Your Question."
http://copdcanada.ca/ask_the_rt_your_COPD_question.htm
The RT, Mark Mangus, is great. I've learned a lot simply reading through the questions and answers. Anyway, I thought I would pass this along.
Best wishes,
Susan
Mark Mangus is also tied to the EFFORTS website. Here's the link for it:http://www.emphysema.net/default.asp
If you don't get anywhere that way, PM me and I'll send you my email & see if I can help a bit...
Hugs,
Dennis