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Pulmonologist versus Infectious Disease Dr
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Mar 12 10:15am | Replies (65)Comment receiving replies
Interesting. When my husband had pseudomonas we had to monitor the drugs the pulmo wanted to use. His kidney doc was in a different clinical system. As his CKD progresses we will try to find someone in the same network, but when you're seeking the best available sometimes that isn't an option.
Sue
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What I have learned is that none of the specialists are good at kidney disease so you always need your kidney doctor to weigh in on the meds including dosage. Also do your own research. Little things like pepcid for example need 1/2 dose not full dose, etc etc. My kidney doctor would not allow a port for 2 week antibiotic treatment because 1. infection 2. may need veins or whatever for dialysis in the future - so I had to stay in hospital 2 full weeks for merem IV.