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Tom Dowell replied to the topic Am I Too Old for A Lung Transplant? in the forum Pre/Post Lung Transplant 3 years, 6 months ago
Last year I went through a ton of test at UTsouthwest to determine if I was acandidate for a transplant. I was 79 and passed ever thing except for some blockage which could be fixed with some stents. I was turned down because putting in the stents and my age was to great a risk. If approved I am not sure at my age I would have went through with…[Read more]
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Tom Dowell replied to the topic New Forum: Laser Therapy Results. in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 4 years, 1 month ago
I changed to a chiro that has the lastest 20w Klaser from one that had the 10w Klaser. It has a built in lung protocol. I have had 4 treatments with the 20w and have seen improvement over the old one. My cough is about gone. Has anyone else ussd the newer Klaser?
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Tom Dowell replied to the topic Laser Therapy Part III in the forum Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness & Advocacy 4 years, 2 months ago
My name is Tom Dowell and I am 79. I was diagnosed with IPF in Dec 2018 but I started losing lung capacity in 2017. I started laser treatment with Hanks Chiropractic in Dallas. Hank contacted Dr Hall and obtained the process from him. I have completed 11 treatments and have seen some improvement. I had a spirometry test in oct 2018,jan 2019 and…[Read more]
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Tom Dowell became a registered member 4 years, 2 months ago
Welcome Tom, thank you for joining. The forum is a participant driven vehicle for people and caregivers suffering with pulmonary fibrosis. Thank you again!