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Severe lung inflammation. 71 year old male
Lung Health | Last Active: Jul 30, 2017 | Replies (3)Comment receiving replies
Hello @leslieshipp, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm sorry to hear of your fathers troubles. It sounds like he has had a rough go at it with his health. I can certainly understand your concern.
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Without diagnosis it's hard to connect you with other people who are here discussing similar matters. However, here is some information I was able to find on transferring care to Mayo Clinic if this happens to be the route you take with your fathers health care. http://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/clinical-updates/trauma/atc-ecc-expedite-transfers-support-referring-providers
Also, here is some information I found on Mayo Clinic.org that talks about pulmonary embolism- http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pulmonary-embolism/home/ovc-20234736. I hope this is of help to you.
Was your Father experiencing fever, rash, night sweats or joint swelling?
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Thanks so much. There was no rash, fever, or anything else. Just the SOB and cough. He was in a much higher altitude when it got worse. He also has a history of AFib and used the medicine amioderone for control. He's been in ICU over a month and we have no diagnosis and the nurse told me this morning it is a very bizarre case. At this point we are looking for any possibilities.