Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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Not worth it
02/13/11
Not worth it
Category: COPD

My husband has aggressive COPD and emphysema. Last year his FEV was 28%, he was just tested and dropped 10% in one year. He is now at 18%, he was referred for a lung transplant 2 years ago but decid

not to go that route. I know everything there is to know about COPD, I researched for any possible procedures, the best doctors, etc.... He is not eligible for a lung reduction. He has only had this disease for 4 years and I can see his health dropping fast. Oxygen won't help, they say he has…

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