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Veda Jarnagin posted an update 3 months, 2 weeks ago
@donsalzbergmd I too have chronic hoarseness. My PF physician sent me to an ENT. Now I’m being sent to GI physician. I easily get choked as well l keep getting respiratory infections.l told my husband if my physicians can’t figure out how to help me maybe Mayo clinic could help me. I have been and now am being treated with an inhaler, nebulizer,…[Read more]
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Christie Patient replied to the topic Biopsy… yes or no? in the forum Upcoming Medical Appointments: Q&As 1 year, 6 months ago
Hi Martha, a lung biopsy would be to get a definitive confirmation of the diagnosis of IPF. Several things can appear to be IPF on CT scans–hypersensitivity pneumonitis, other interstitial lung diseases. A biopsy isn’t pleasant, but having a for-sure dx could bring peace of mind. I think @donsalzbergmd is an advocate for going it from his…[Read more]
