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How Can Emphysema Be Treated?

I HAVE EMPHYSEMA AND COPD REALLY REALLY BAD, TO THE POINTY EVERYYTIME I CANT GET MY BREATH I BEG MY DOCTOR TO GIVE ME A STEROID SHOT TO RELIEVE MY SHOTNESS OF BREAYTH AND THEY TREAT ME LIKE ITS A CRIME THAT I ASK FOR THE SHOT. I UISUALLY REQUIRE ABOUT 2 A MONTH IN ORDER JUST TO FREREL NORMAL. PREDNISONE IS SOMETHING ELSE THEY ACT LIKE I AM NOT SUPPOSE TO ASK FOR. IT IS SCARY HAVING MY EMPHYSEMA AND COPFD IN THIS TOWN I LIVE IN CALLED COOKEVILLE,TN. WHAT CAN I DO WHEN THE MEDOICINE IS Around but the doctors will not cooperate with me?
Wed, 31 Oct 2018
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Hi,

In my opinion, you should definitely consult pulmonologist and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).

PFT will tell you about the severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (Formoterol or Salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (Budesonide or Fluticasone).

Also, enroll in Pulmonology rehabilitation where deep breathing exercises and chest physiotherapy are done.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar,
Pulmonologist
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How Can Emphysema Be Treated?

Hi, In my opinion, you should definitely consult pulmonologist and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will tell you about the severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (Formoterol or Salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (Budesonide or Fluticasone). Also, enroll in Pulmonology rehabilitation where deep breathing exercises and chest physiotherapy are done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist