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...

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zenobiagar 04/06/2013

Has anyone had this test done? It's anotherone of the dozen or so tests they want me to have to determine transplant possibility for me.
Any info is appreciated.

deleted_user 04/06/2013

This is easy..you will stand in front of machine in different positions drinking white paste tasting stuff...good luck with all test.
Prayers with you....joanne

deleted_user 04/06/2013

Never had it done............but hoping the best for you and good results:):)

bjrapp2020 04/06/2013

Yep, I agree with joanne...it is a test that sometimes you have to fast the night before, then drink a lot of horrible white chalky stuff while they watch it go thru you.
You may luck out and not have to fast!! Either way, it is not fun, but not horrible either. You can do it....
Prayers and hugs for you
Brenda

deleted_user 04/08/2013

not painful but bad tasting. You can do it. If I can anyone can LOL
God bless

grannie 04/08/2013

Had it done, the stuff you drink is not tasty, other than that it is a snap.

How many more test do you have?

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