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    Les V replied to the topic Comparing Lung Transplant Centers in the forum Pre/Post Lung Transplant 3 years, 5 months ago

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    Pamela, the likely reason your United Health Insurance is not accepted by Temple is because you have Medicare Part C rather than Parts A/B .  Part C involves “network” products unlike Parts A/B which are Fee-For-Service products with standard benefits that all supplemental carriers must offer and which are not negotiated for rates.

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    Les V replied to the topic Comparing Lung Transplant Centers in the forum Pre/Post Lung Transplant 3 years, 5 months ago

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    Hello Pamela,

    I’m sorry to hear about your predicament. I am a 76 yr old Michigan resident who was diagnosed with IPF over nine years ago .I  received a single lung transplant from Cleveland Clinic  6 years ago and am living a very productive and enjoyable life with no rejections or co-morbidity to-date. Having been through w…[Read more]

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    Les V replied to the topic air purifiers in the forum Using Our Forums 3 years, 6 months ago

    UV lights are very effective at eliminating air-borne bacteria and should be considered by anyone with pulmonary issues like IPF. HVAC contractors can install them. It also helps to have the air ducts cleaned out every few years because they are dust catchers and breeding ground for mold spores.

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    Les V replied to the topic After Care Requirements for a Lung Transplant in the forum Pre/Post Lung Transplant 3 years, 8 months ago

    It’s so good to hear from several lung transplant recipients about their experiences – I will add mine to this thread in the hope that it too might encourage others who may be undecided :

    I received a single lung transplant at Cleveland Clinic in Feb 2014 (at age 71) – I was also listed simultaneously at Duke University but switched to CC at the…[Read more]

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    Les V became a registered member 3 years, 10 months ago

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      Charlene Marshall replied 3 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks for joining the PF forums Les. Welcome!

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