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Questions about the Use of a Trelegy Machine
Hello Everyone, Pt diagnosed with COPD and congestive heart failure this time last year. Has been readmitted 1/19/18 to 1/31/18 out for about 2 weeks and admitted again for 4 days for shortness of breath and slight fever. Went to the PCP Tues. for follow-up and there was talk of placing her on a triolgy machine. She currently uses an oxygen cannula during the day and a Bipap at night.
My questions are;
1)...Is this almost the same as a Bipap?
2)...How is it different?
3)...Do they prescribe this for end stage COPD?
4)...Does the use of a Triolgy machine mean permanent use?
5)...What are the pros and cons of use?
6)...How do patients feel about use it?
7)...Any questions to ask the pulmonary Dr next Friday?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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went for a sleep study because my blood oxygen was going down im on night time oxygen now , had bypass surgery in july, could this of made this happen? never smoked never short of breath, doctor is trying nebulizer , lung vest, and bipap. does this make sence to anyone??im completely with out a clue!!
I’m new using Trilogy. Last night I used it 7-8 hours when I got up my eyes were so swollen I could barely open them
Has anyone else had this problem!
I have the trilogy machine and the machine is a life saver for me. I am in stage 4 copd with chronic bronchitis and used the trilogy every night and sometimes in the daytime. I'm on oxygen 24/7. This machine helps my breathing 100%. Because of my doctors help I have this machine. Please talk with your doctor.
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1 ReactionHi @protem and @cheri46, welcome to you both.
Cheri, here is some information about the Trilogy machine from the manufacturer. In short, it is a device used to help breathe when it becomes difficult to breathe at any time of the day.
https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/product/HCNOCTN98/respironics-trilogy-202-ventilator
Protem @brucerhowell @sulaha143 @dreeves can tell you more about it from first hand experience.
I can certainly understand about anxiety and depression starting to set in. You may wish to join others living with COPD in this discussion:
- COPD and Emphysema: Want to connect with others https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/copd-emphysema/
You're not alone.
I have copd stage 4 as well. What is the trilogy machine? My symptoms have gotten much, much worse in the last 4-5 months after a cold. I’m looking for anything to help. I’m on oxygen concentrator practically 24/7, can’t do my housework, and many other things. Anxiety and depression starting to set in...something that I didn’t have before. I haven’t heard if trilogy machine.
I have copd "stage 4" The trilogy machine has been a life saver for me. Use the trilogy at night with oxygen and breathing much better.
I can't seem to locate it but I received a comment about Trilogy machines being covered 100$ by Medicare. Any truth to that?
This is the best machine for copd patients ive been on it for 2 yrs almost 3 and it keeps me out of the hospital.I was on life support last April for 9 days im truly blessed to be here Stage 3 C O P D The trilogy cleans carbon monixcide out of your system and if your short of breath it will help catch you back up.If you can get one need to get it Medicare covers the whole bill on it
Bowens, I hope you and your family are well. Thank you for sharing your sister’s experience. My mom has just been prescribed trilogy. Her health was very dire so we have been so hopeful for this “new” treatment plan.
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