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COPD and Emphysema: Confused by pulmonary function test and more
COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Last Active: Oct 7 2:36pm | Replies (212)Comment receiving replies
maybe you are right about the bronchitis. I had pneumonia 3 years ago, i was hospitalized and underwent various ct-scans and mri's. The scans didn't disclose emphysema. I understand, at least in severe cases, the condition is visible with some lung scans. Still, I have congestion and trouble breathing. I wonder, can you have small airway disease without emphysema or is the former just another name for the later? And is it possible the small airway blockage is the (primary) result of bronchitis?
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I have been doing a lot of reading on not just stem cells treatments but also other new treatments that could benefit sufferers of COPD. I read the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve was approved by the FDA 9 months ago for treatment in the United States. This is suppose to help people suffering with emphysema yet I have yet to hear any Pulmonologist mention it or anyone saying they have had this procedure and the results. Sadly I am often disappointed with the level of care provided by our doctors. Most are afraid to step on the toes of the FDA who make so many Billions of dollars every year denying life saving treatments and approving drugs that are over priced and don't offer any chance of cures.