Hello, interested in learning about stem cell therapy for copd. First exacerbation six weeks ago - mild case of pneumonia. I don't know what stage; diagnosed 15 months ago.
Another spirometry one week after hospitalization. It improved slightly; up four points to 46, whatever that means. Have a pulmonology appointment soon. Frightened about progression.
Use a nebulizer as needed (sob now happens when I over exert myself off oxygen, haven't had much coughing, congestion, mucus, lately) and on Symbicort. Tried Advair, Spiriva; didn't tolerate very well. In the ER because of palpitations.
Symbicort increases pulse, blood pressure; worry I can't take any medications for copd without damaging my heart.
What type of stem cell therapy works best for copd, what clinics are the best, how effective and is it safe? I've been told aggressive exercise is a proven way to hold status quo; do plan on getting into pulmonary rehab., but I want to know about all possibilities.
Thank you.
Another spirometry one week after hospitalization. It improved slightly; up four points to 46, whatever that means. Have a pulmonology appointment soon. Frightened about progression.
Use a nebulizer as needed (sob now happens when I over exert myself off oxygen, haven't had much coughing, congestion, mucus, lately) and on Symbicort. Tried Advair, Spiriva; didn't tolerate very well. In the ER because of palpitations.
Symbicort increases pulse, blood pressure; worry I can't take any medications for copd without damaging my heart.
What type of stem cell therapy works best for copd, what clinics are the best, how effective and is it safe? I've been told aggressive exercise is a proven way to hold status quo; do plan on getting into pulmonary rehab., but I want to know about all possibilities.
Thank you.