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Questions about the Use of a Trelegy Machine

COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (68)
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@ethanmcconkey

Hi @brucerhowell. Welcome to Connect!

I don’t use the a breathing device myself, but I understand that the air exchange of the Trilogy machine works on a similar principle as BiPAP technology. The machines are equipped with an exhalation device or non rebreather valve that gets rid of the carbon dioxide. This study shows that that some CO2 rebreathing may occur, the amount depends on the exhalation aid used with the machine.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7697242
Bruce, this sounds like it would be a good question to talk to your pulmonary specialist about and make sure the device fits and works properly for you.

I’d be interested in hearing the experiences of @dawn_giacabazi @duvie and @waterboy about minimizing the rebreathing of carbon dioxide with the Triology or BiPAB machines.

Bruce, you also mentioned problems with the mask. Can you explain further? Is it uncomfortable?”

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jkcannon | @jkcannon | 1 day ago

Taking my first steps in this journey.
Trying to find out what steps I should take next.
Surgery may not be an option , That being said!
Would a trilogy machine help along with immunotherapy?
I’m not sure what to expect, however I am like the surgeon and concerned about my lungs ability to withstand the surgery n losing 15 percent of my lung.
Being on a ventilator is not something I do not want to do. So my question remains!
Would a trilogy machine be an option and would it help?

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