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Copd, pulmonary fibrosis, mac bacterial infection and honeycomb lung

Posted by tmmmrlts @tmmmrlts, Jan 7, 2019

My husband has been diagnosed with all four of these and I just want to understand more about what is to be expected. And what I can do to help.

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baz10 | @baz10 | Jan 14, 2019
In reply to @jenniferhunter "@baz10 There are different ratings for surgical masks. If you are trying to stop dust and..." + (show)
@jenniferhunter

@baz10 There are different ratings for surgical masks. If you are trying to stop dust and allergens, a good mask for this is the #1820 Procedure mask from 3M. It has greater than 99% bacterial filtration efficiency @ 0.1 micron particles and the box says it helps reduce exposure to blood and body fluids, and minimizes patient contamination to exhaled microorganisms. They are latex free and have ear loops instead of ties and are comfortable. I bought these because I have asthma and they help a lot since this is equivalent to a HEPA filter. They have masks just like this for surgeons with ties instead of ear loops. The ties would make it more snug on your face, but ear loops are easier and more comfortable. I bought them online from Walmart.

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Hi Jennifer, Yes, this is the type that I use. Thanks.

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baz10 | @baz10 | Jan 14, 2019
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@tmmmrlts

Today makes 30 hours without cigarettes. For both of us. Hopefully we can keep it up.

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HIP HIP HORRAY! So proud for you both.

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penlee | @penlee | Jan 14, 2019
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@tmmmrlts

Today makes 30 hours without cigarettes. For both of us. Hopefully we can keep it up.

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Tmmmrits, good for you both! Pulling for you,

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tmmmrlts | @tmmmrlts | Jan 17, 2019
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@merpreb I have to call Monday and talk to his infectious disease dr

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Well I made the nurse mad today. She asked if i had any questions, and I told her it doesn't matter if I do I never get any answers. But now the dr is supposed to call this afternoon

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jan 17, 2019

awwww @tmmmrlts. How did she act mad?

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tmmmrlts | @tmmmrlts | Jan 17, 2019

@merpreb She told me I didnt have to take it out on her. I told her i wasn't i just want answers. I have all the test results and I just want to know what they mean

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jan 17, 2019

@tmmmrlts- Well that sound reasonable. Who was your appointment with? Can you say what the results are? Perhaps I can help.

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tmmmrlts | @tmmmrlts | Jan 17, 2019

I'm not trying to be difficult, I just dont understand why they dont tell you what's going on

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tmmmrlts | @tmmmrlts | Jan 17, 2019
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@merpreb

@tmmmrlts- Well that sound reasonable. Who was your appointment with? Can you say what the results are? Perhaps I can help.

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Dr Lillard Pulmonary and Dr Lavalle Infectious disease There are only 3 that are normal. They did a CBC with differential, igg,ige, iga,igm, comprehensive metabolic panel, c reactive protein, sfmc sedimentation rate, rheaumatoid factor, and a Ana.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jan 17, 2019
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@tmmmrlts

@merpreb She told me I didnt have to take it out on her. I told her i wasn't i just want answers. I have all the test results and I just want to know what they mean

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@why were you seeing a nurse and not your doctor for test results?

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