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...
I finally have my appointment scheduled with a pulmonologist, any suggestions on questions I should ask. What should I expect?
I have mild panlobular emphysema.
I have mild panlobular emphysema.
here is a link that has suggestions of questions to ask;
http://www.healthcommunities.com/evaluating-lung-problems/questions-to-ask-doctor.shtml
I love this site & this form to set up a "plan of action" with your dr.
(mine is filled out & on my fridge with my emergency numbers)
http://copdcanada.ca/COPD%20Action%20Plan.htm
and the whole site is great;
http://www.copdcanada.ca/index.html
also here is a link to the COPD foundation that has tons of information that might help answer some of your questions;
http://www.copdfoundation.org/What-is-COPD/Understanding-COPD/What-is-COPD.aspx
it's a lot of information, but that is why "bookmarks" are so great with a computer