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That's interesting because my mom smoked a lot but I never smoked. My GP says I have COPD, but the pulmonologist said a couple of years ago that my lung function was too high to be diagnosed with COPD. and O2 SATs remain 89 to 91 0r 92. My GP still maintains I have it. I have many symptoms, especially troubling is the cough and mucus. GP says she can hear the COPD in my lungs. I also have had the hot flashes for several months now. I am female and 76. I hope you all don't mind my being on your list. It has been helpfu.
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I never met a pulmonologist I did’t like. I do wonder why they are not more informative about the disease. It is usually not a curable thing . I think that might be why they are so complacent. I pay 45$ to see him . He gets about 250$ from my Ins. Co per visit. He limits appts to 15 minutes .
The nurse does the vitals, I wait a few mins to see him , ( only because I insist on seeing the Doctor) He prefers that you just see his NP . I live in a medical service desert . Then he peeks in and tells a joke or two . Answers a question if you ask . Then looks at his watch and says “ Well, I have to get moving here . He makes 1,000 an hour . You should probably look for a different pulmonologist . Your Doctor can probably help you choose one .