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I have been diagnosed with COPD with bronchitis. I have had numerous chest x-rays taken and ct scans done.? |
My last trip to the hospital I was told I had been exposed to asbestos a long time ago and my lungs are gone. Why didn't anyone tell me before about the asbestos scarring in my lungs.Did the doctor that read the x-rays before just not pick up on it or didn't he think it was important enough to mention to me. I now have been given a death sentence. I have no insurance and at this stage I can't get any. I can't afford all the medicine they want me to take. 1 prescription a doctor gave me was $649.00 for 3 weeks worth of medicine. Needless to say, it didn't get filled. Someone told me they have been doing stem cell research on lung tissue. Does anyone have any info on this. How did your doctor arrive at the conclusion that you had been exposed to asbestos? While it may be possible to see artifacts on a CT scan, the only definitive way to diagnose asbestos exposure is with a biopsy. You should talk to the hospital about care plans so you can get the medicine you need. As for the stem cell research question, try a Yahoo search on it to find out more. I dont know what state you live in but I think you should sell your house and get out of there. There are a lot of states in the US where the climate is more accomodating to people who have breathing problems. For example, Chicago and great lakes are the worst, followed by the midwest west states around Minnesota, Then easterly Indiana, Ohio, and Pa are the worst there. Doctors cannot diagnose COPD with chest x-rays or ct scans. You need to have a breathing test done by a pulmonologist (lung doc). It's very easy and non-invasive to the body. Not only try for medical but also apply for permanent disability. There is lots of paperwork involved but it's well worth the effort and you can get help for the application process. The cost of medicines is way, way out of sight these days. Take it one day at a time and do the best you can for that day. Good luck. When you don鈥檛 have money to get the care you need: |
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