Barry McGee

Zee

Correction: It should be Envesia Genomic Classifier

Barry

Hi Zee

There is a new diagnostic tool, called Envisa Genomic Classifier.  It is performed on samples taken during a bronchoscopy. It is specific only for IPF and cannot identify other causes. The bronchoscopy itself should be done anyway,as it can provide answers.  I have refused a VATS biopsy and I was told later, by UCSF, that it would be too r…[Read more]

Hi Nan

I am very sorry that you are having the cramps.  Canada Dry and Schwepps both make a diet tonic with less or no sugar. That’s what ai use. You must try it.  Hope you get your CT moved up.  Have you had a Pulmonary Function Test yet? If not then you certainly should, ASAP.  Hope they can give you something for the cough. Depends if its a d…[Read more]

Hi All

If you don’t like the fizz, you can let it go flat and if you don’t like the taste, a shot of gin and a little lime helps.

Take care

Barry

Hi Sue and Nan

I have had chest cramps and I thought I was having a heart attack.  Also have leg and foot cramps during the night.  Try drinking 3-4oz of tonic water, I use diet tonic water, and the cramps should stop in a couple of minutes. Also, I am on my 3rd pulmonologist and have been to 2 university ILD clinics. I haven’t trusted any of t…[Read more]

Who did this study and where can we find texts or articles presented on your podcasts?Thanks

Barry McGee