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Rod Fulmer replied to the topic Post-nasal Drip: Another Ailment to Deal With in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 3 years, 7 months ago
I have a lot of drainage that has made dealing with IPF and oxygen therapy vey difficult. About a year ago, after trying all OTC meds known to man, my pulmonologist prescribed Ipratropium Bromide nasal spray. 2 sprays each nostril 3 times a day. I understand it has an antihistamine. By the 2nd dose of day, I am normally dry for remainder of day.…[Read more]
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Rod Fulmer started the topic Dealing with increased oxygen usage in the forum Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis: 50+ 3 years, 11 months ago
Hello. I have recently been on a steady upward progression of my need for oxygen. Over the past 4 months, I have gone from requiring 5 LPM at rest to maintain a mid 90 saturation to now requiring 10 LPM to maintain saturation while resting. With exertion (walking, showering, normal ADL’s), 10 LPM will drop below 90, sometimes into 70’s. I have a…[Read more]
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Rod Fulmer replied to the topic Sinus Trouble As a Patient with Pulmonary Fibrosis. in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 4 years, 3 months ago
Hello. I have struggled with sinusitis and congestion since I was diagnosed with IPF and severe emphysema. For three (3) years, any exertion would open up the drainage, making it impossible to breathe through my nose, and use of a cannula was severely interrupted. Every physician I came in contact with, every forum I joined, I could not find…[Read more]
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Rod Fulmer replied to the topic Dealing with Phlegm. in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 4 years, 5 months ago
Thanks David and Charlene for reply. As I mentioned, my new Pulmonologist prescribed a prescriptive nasal spray, Ipratropium 0.06% NAS SP 15ml (165), and I have been using it about a week. Seems to help during the day and evening, of course wears off through the night and so mornings are not helped. But a positive. Again, thanks for your replys.
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Rod Fulmer replied to the topic Dealing with Phlegm. in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 4 years, 5 months ago
Hello,
I was diagnosed with IPF as well as severe Emphysema 3 years ago. Primary to my having to leave the job I was doing was the chronic runny nose and congestion that occurred with the slightest of exertions. Already having reduced lung function, the runny nose or sinusitis made it to where I could not breathe through my nose and the shortness…[Read more]
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Rod Fulmer changed their profile picture 4 years, 5 months ago
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Rod Fulmer became a registered member 4 years, 5 months ago
Thanks for joining the PF forums Rod. Welcome!