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COPD and Emphysema: Confused by pulmonary function test and more
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Last Active: Apr 12 2:41am | Replies (211)Comment receiving replies
I am going to jump in here. At this time time there are no legitimate, effective FDA approved stem cell treatments. Unfortunately the private companies that offer stem cell treatments are not proven to be effective nor are they proven to be safe. There are lawsuits and the FDA is attempting to shut them down. Here are links to official statements on stem cell treatment by reliable trustworthy organizations...
American Lung Association https://www.lung.org/our-initiatives/research/about-our-research/stem-cell-therapy.html
COPD Foudnation https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/COPD-Policy-Issues/COPD-Foundation-Position-on-Stem-Cell-Therapy.aspx
FDA https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm286155.htm
And an assembly of world wide organizations https://www.thoracic.org/members/assemblies/assemblies/rcmb/working-groups/stem-cell/resources/statement-on-unproven-stem-cell-interventions-for-lung-diseases.pdf
There is legitimate stem cell research being done so we might have an option in the future but unfortunately not today.
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Hello Clipper@Clipper. I do realize there are no approved treatments or procedures available in the United States for COPD. Many Dr's in America are offering to do these procedures over the border in Mexico and charging $12 to $15 thousand dollars per treatment and claim you will need at least 3 treatments. Many hospitals and Clinics in Mexico are offering Umbilical stem cell treatments in Mexico and other Countries for $3,000 to $5,000 and tell you 1 treatment is sufficienent. There are a lot of fakes out there so I really have to do my homework. Many have gone over the border for hip, knee and shoulder procedures and many have had great success. Not all but just like other treatments not all work for all people.
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Thanks for jumping in @clipper. You're absolutely right. I appreciate your posting these links. I hate to see people throw money at unproven treatments. It is so hard to accept that the promise of regeneration medicine isn't ready yet.
Where evidence shows effectiveness, FDA approval can be expedited, like for the Zephr valves.
- FDA Approves Zephyr Endobronchial Valve For Treating Severe Emphysema https://www.copdfoundation.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/Article/1391/FDA-Approves-Zephyr-Endobronchial-Valve-For-Treating-Severe-Emphysema.aspx
All the best with the procedure and yes, please return to tell us about your experience. How long are you expected to be in the hospital?