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- how to pass a 6 minute walk test MoodWednesday, August 27, 2014 | A Call For Help storyI have an unusual question - I am trying to get a lung transplant and am through all the tests but the 6 minute walk (I am on 24/7 oxygen 6 LPM) - but Even with...
- I have been traveling from NY to the Cleveland Clinic for a lung transplant - I have stage 4 emphysema (COPD) although I have taken all the tests I can't seem to pass the 6 minute walk - I'm finished with all others - has anyone ever heard if they...
- I have been traveling to the Cleveland Clinic for about 2 years now with the hope of getting a lung transplant. I have severe COPD.Just returned and they tell me I am close to being listed - BUT - had no idea how expensive this is. I do have Aetna...
- I recently spent 2 weeks in the hospital with a severe copd incident - one of the doctors told me that if i had to be put on a respirator i would never get off of it - has anyone had an experience with a respirator - any info is helpfulRoe
- has anyone been treated for Ahalasia (its a swallowing disorder) and may be holding me back from getting a lung transplant/If anyone has had any kind of treatment please let me knowthanks and have a great day
- Morning - I have a portable concentrator that only goes up to 3 lpm - unfortunately, I now need 6 LPM continuous - does anyone know of any portable concentrator that goes up that highany information on this is greatly appreciatedthanksroepete
- Hi - I have used liquid oxygen 24/7 for about 3 years now but was thinking of switching to a portable concentrator (right now my oxygen is covered by my insurance company which is Aetna HMO) - I do have an airsep portable concentrator which I...
- I am going around in circles with this one - I use oxygen 24/7 - I need to join a gym but on 6 LPM its hard to find something to accommodate me.I have liquid oxygen at home and do have a helios marathon portable which does go up to 6 LPM - the...
- I have an airsep portable oxygen machine which I purchased used - it only goes up to 3 LPM pulse and, since I need move oxygen It;s useless to me - I called the company asking if they could buy it back and they told me no - does anyone know of any...
- Hi - I need to drive from NY to the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland Oho - its about a 9 hour ride - I use oxygen24/7 - three months ago I made the trip for a lung transplant evaluation and my oxygen company gave me five of the large green canisters...
- I have severe emphysema and whats been happening lately is that I have been having problems swallowing. I've had a barium swallow done and it shows that nothing is wrong but I continue to have this problem - I am wondering if its related to my...
- I have a airsep freestyle portable oxygen machine (with a battery belt) unfortunately, to walk around I need to use 6 LPM and the sirsep only goes up to three - does anyone know of any companies that buy back these machines? The company I purchase...
- I am hoping someone can recommend a portable oxygen machine - I have an airsep freestyle but it only goes up too 3 LPM - I have recently been increased to 6 LPM - can anyone recommend a machine that would work for me - at home I use the helios tank...
- I have questions about what are the best portable oxygen machines - I use liquid oxygen at home (24/7) running a 50 ft hose all over the house and it works well - I have both sizes of the helios portable oxygen machines (the marathon and the 300)...
- I am being evaluated for a lung transplant at The Cleveland Clinic -Has anyone had a transplant? Any information is greatly appreciated.Thanks Roe