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A few questions about obtaining medical training in Ireland
Greetings, all! I have a few questions regarding obtaining medical training in Ireland... specifically higher specialty training. >> As of now, after talking with representatives/agents in the Irish Medical Council, the best I can do at this point is to apply for registration into the general registry. I am a Category 4 applicant - I did my medical schooling and postgraduate internship in a non-EU/EEA country - however, I completed my residency in internal medicine and fellowship training in critical/intensive care medicine in the US. They stated that applicants who do not have the equivalent or a Certificate of Ex...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 13, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TerraCotta Tags: UK & Ireland Source Type: forums

Occam's Razor be damned
yesterday, 2 cases, the first severe respiratory distress and chest pain. Turns out to be pneumonia with adjacent effusion, and b/l PE's, and a large lung nodule suspicious for Ca, despite a story sounding like COPD and lungs too tight to move any air and an CXR looking more like CHF. The second, suicide attempt, by alcohol and xanies and oxy's (the latter 2 stolen), with aspiration pneumonitis, and tylenol level >100 (despite the PD and paramedics finding no tylenol containing bottles), and then the urine hcg popped up positive, lol. At least I felt like an EP instead of an urgent care doc, :) (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 9, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Rendar5 Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums

MD & DO low GPA, good ECs/experience
-cGPA: 3.38, sGPA 2.75--no MCAT as of yet, current semester's GPA was 3.78 -volunteered throughout undergrad at a free clinic every Saturday for 3-4 hours serving under and uninsured patients also coordinate service and secured a grant for the clinic -shadowing: intensive care unit 20 hours, pediatric ER 40 hours, primary care clinic 10 hours, respiratory and allergist specialist 5 hours -no research -volunteered as Hispanic clinic service coordinator (1 yr), at a local crisis nursery (30 hrs/yr), started school club to raise awareness regarding Hispanic immigrant issues, executive board position with school's pre-health h...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - February 2, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mokf14 Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums

Mini Podiatric Med School April 20, 2013 @ BUSPM
Program Announcement: Mini Podiatric Medical School at Barry University Location: Center for Community Health and Minority Medicine, 320 NW 115th Street, Miami, Florida 33168 To raise awareness of the field of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and to encourage students to consider a career in podiatry, Barry Universitys School of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is hosting its third Mini Podiatric Medical School on April 20, 2013 from 1 to 5 P.M. This program consist of 1 1/4 hours of lecture followed by a 15 minute break, then 2 hours of hands on experience concluding with a ½ hour talk on admissions to podiatry schools. ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 28, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: naperpeds Tags: Pre-Podiatry Students Source Type: forums

New Respiratory Physiology Website, Free open access!
Hi Im involved in a project with my university supervisor where we are producing a respiratory physiology website. We have 2 cases up and running at the moment but could really use some feedback and suggestions for improvement. We want to expand the cases to include cardio,resp etc. Natalies Casebook Cheers Edd (Source: New Media Medicine)
Source: New Media Medicine - January 20, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ed12121212 Tags: Current Medical Students Source Type: forums

General advice- GEM
I've already posted this on the student room so apologies for the cross post. Hello everyone, I realise this may bit poorly timed given that a lot of you are waiting on interview offers and it's a stressful time... Just wondered if I might pick your brains for some general advice on what I should be doing to maxmise my chances for GEM in 2014. My Background I read English at university and then was offered a training contract to become a lawyer at a big city law firm. I'm there now and it's miserable. Time to pursue what I've felt I ought to have done for years. No science A levels, but consistently good academics thr...
Source: New Media Medicine - December 14, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: FrustratedLawyer Tags: Mature Students Source Type: forums

Questions Renal and Respiratory?
I have a few questions please answer if you can Which segment of the Nephron has the lowest osmolarity and highest osmolarity with and without the presence of ADH? I'm getting different answers from various sources What is the reason for Prolonged QT interval on ECG in hypocalcemia and shortened QT on ECG with hypercalcemia Terminal broncial epithelium? is it Pseudostratifed ciliated or Ciliated Cuboidal Epithelium? FA says peudo while most sources say Ciliated cuboidal What is the change in compliance in Asthma? Is it similar to obstructive disease in general or different? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 16, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: socrates89 Tags: Step I Source Type: forums

The Research Agrees: Smoking Is Really Bad for You
Four new studies offer powerful evidence of the dangers of smoking and the health benefits of quitting or not being exposed to secondhand smoke. Smoking in the U.K. — Between 1996 amd 2001, the Million Women Study started following more than one million women aged 50 to 65 years of age. In a report published in the Lancet, trial investigators, including renowned epidemiologist Richard Peto, found that 12-year mortality was significantly higher in women with a history of smoking compared with women who never smoked (rate ratio 2.76, CI 2.71-2.81). Smokers, the authors calculated, lose 10 years of life. The good news ...
Source: CardiologyNetwork.com - November 3, 2012 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cardiology Network Source Type: forums

Acid base question
This is a USMLErx question: 19 yr old woman with severe GI infection presents to emergency department with 5 day history of vomiting and diarrhea. Lab tests show: Na: 138 (normal 136-145) K: 3.0 (normal 3.5-5.0) Cl: 88 (normal 95-105) HCO3: 21 (normal 22-28) BUN: 10 (normal 7-18) Creatine: 0.8 (normal 0.6-1.2) Glucose: 101 Arterial blood gas analyses shows a pH of 7.38, arterial carbon dioxide pressure of 34mm Hg, arterial oxygen pressure of 82meq/L, and an oxygen saturation of 96% on room air. Which of ht efollowing statements is most accurate regarding this patients acid-base status? A) she has metabolic acidosis B) s...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - November 3, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mayn Tags: Step I Source Type: forums

Considering Pre-Pharmacy
Hi, I'm a 17 year old college freshmen and currently a Respiratory Care major. Long story short, I originally was a Chemistry major and on the track for Pre-Pharmacy, but after seeing the course work and becoming intimidated, I changed my major and my degree plan to Respiratory Care. It is only the middle of the semester and I am regretting changing my major. Yes, Respiratory Care is interesting and I can see myself graduating with a BSRC, but I really want to become a pharmacist. I have an appointment with an academic advisor on Friday about changing my major back to Pre-Pharmacy, but I am getting scared that I won't be ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 30, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ArielLockhart Tags: Pre-Pharmacy Source Type: forums

vivitrol
Hey all, Whats ur experiences with the use of vivitrol? Does it work with the pts that you have used it on? Most common side effects?? Are pts usually satisfied with it...I know that there is a risk of respiratory depression with the use of opiates/alcohol/benzos so pts have to wear a bracelet and have a card..is it still risky though...thoughts?? (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 25, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: kumar28 Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums

Sixth Form Respiratory Quotinets
Forum: Biology Posted By: pwcroberts Post Time: 17-10-2012 at 20:17 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - October 17, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums

RSM Events
Is anyone going? anyone a member? is it worth joining? October 2012 19 October Wessex Region - Bristol Sports medicine - more of what you wanted to know but never dared to ask 26 - 28 October Students Academic Meeting EuWHO: World Health Organisation simulation youth initiative November 2012 9 November Students Academic Meeting Specialty Careers Fair 2012 13 November Public Engagement Global Health Alerts: Investing in global infectious disease research - trends and inequities December 2012 10 December Public Engagement The RSM Christmas Lecture 15 December Young Fellows Academic Meeting Opportunitie...
Source: New Media Medicine - October 14, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: eversmith Tags: Royal Society of Medicine Source Type: forums

Pre-Med Working in Healthcare
Hi All, I'm 32 and have decided that I would love to pursue my goal of becoming an anesthesiologist. Here's a bit of info: Past- went to a university right after high school and did very well freshman year, then sophomore year I dropped out and dipped in and out of community college-university-comm college-university for ~10 years. In 2008 I finally got serious and graduated with an AS in Respiratory Therapy. Present- Have been an RRT since 2010 and will be graduating Fall 2012 with a Bachelors in Health Sciences-Respiratory Therapy. I love the insane amount of healthcare experience (e.g. floor tx, traumas, codes,int...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - October 8, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: megamortus Tags: Nontraditional Students Source Type: forums

Re: Tx Bradycardia before 12 Lead? - KG
Brandon, Perfect example: Patient is found in respiratory arrest with a sinus brady of 30. The problem is that he has aspirated food. Instead of working on (Source: ekg_club at Yahoo! Groups)
Source: ekg_club at Yahoo! Groups - September 11, 2012 Category: Cardiology Authors: wegandy1938 at ... Source Type: forums

nbme 7 q
an old patient who has non productive cough and exertional dysnea. xray flattened diaphragm, cardiac silhouette lenghtened and narrowed? what is the changes in his respiratory airway? ca in walls, increase secretions, tracheal stenosis??? kindly explain. thanks (Source: Student Doctor Network Forums)
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - September 5, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: liamjb Tags: Step I Source Type: forums

Consequences of Flow
The post about the kid with the expanding neck hematoma got me thinking about some of the unintended consequence of delays or disruptions in ED flow. While the prior thread focused mostly on PG/economic reasons for improving flow, those aren't the only reasons why flow should be optimized. Timely flow of information (especially as regards lab and x-ray results) is crucial to good patient care, and lack of flow can turn cases that are cut and dry under the retrospectoscope into self-perpetuating Charlie Foxtrots. In fact, one of the most crucial skills an attending has is the ability to quickly and correctly identify who c...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - August 17, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Arcan57 Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums

Avesta Boswellia
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Source: eMediNews - Medical Forum Health Discussion - August 4, 2012 Category: Consumer Health Advice Tags: Suggestions Source Type: forums

TPRH Science Workbook Topics
Hey guys, So sometimes I see people posting that it's annoying that the TPRH workbook doesn't list what questions are for what topic in each subject, so I figured I'd post it. This is for the most recent edition of the workbook, but I suspect it's basically the same for the old ones. q = questions, p = passages Physics Kinematics: q 1-62, p 1-2 Mechanics I: q 63-113, p 3 Mechanics II: q 114-140, p 4 Mechanics III: q 141-200, p 5-13 Fluids and elasticity of solis: q 201-247, p 14-23 Electrostatics: q 248-269, p 24-25 Electricity and magnetism: q 270-294, p 26-38 Oscillations and waves: q 295-327, p 39-51 Sound, light, an...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - August 2, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Sahren Tags: MCAT Discussions Source Type: forums

Transplant update....
Hey everyone! I know I haven't been on in a while but I thought I'd update you all in my transplant journey. I'm about 3/4 through all the paperwork. The next step is waiting for the call to go down to Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL for evaluations and then I'll be added to the list! I'm a little anxious, a little nervous, a little scared. Ultimately, I can't wait at my second chance at life! Last month, I was hospitalized for hepatic ensephalopathy- a bad sign that my liver is declining. My liver got backed up in metabolizing things and the toxins went into my blood stream and went to my bra...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - August 2, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: krisgabes Source Type: forums

Hcg levels
Does CF and/or CFRD affect the hcg levels you produce? (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Pregnancy Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Pregnancy Forum - August 1, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Robinranae Source Type: forums

Water on accessed port
So, I went to take a shower. I put a plastic bag with tape over my accessed port. During my shower, it leaked and then my tagaderm got water in it. So, we took off everything, my husband wiped it all down with alcohol, we flushed it and removed the needle. When I told my doctor about it, he said we should not have flushed it and just removed the needle. He said now I could have infection breeding in my port which could be septic! What?! Now he says my next 2 flushes I have to stay for 2 hours after to watch me. Has anyone experienced this? Is it really that dangerous to get it wet and then flush it? (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - August 1, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Jeana Source Type: forums

chat now
come in & join us in chat  (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - August 1, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: BelEAche Source Type: forums

110 degree heat and oxygen %
I live in Texas and its 110 degrees right now!..just curious to know if the heat can affect your oxygen %?..i usualy sit 97-98 but here it seems i been more 95-96..and i like my higher numbers..i recently stopped ivs a week ago but just wanderi if this heat can make it a little harder to breathe and make the oxygen sit lower..i drink plenty of water and gatorade and exercise on my treadmill everyday for 30mins :-) (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - August 1, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: carly23 Source Type: forums

heat rash
i usually get a heat rash once or twice in the texas heat. it's been 100 degrees are above the last week and will be for another week. i was swimming in the pool around 2 ish the last couple of days and figured i would be ok since i was completly covered in water and drank 2 bottles during my swimming. i was in the pool around 30-45 minutes so i think i would get a heat rash. does anyone else get a heat rash? what do you do when you get a heat rash? (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - August 1, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Iamqueenofeverything Source Type: forums

Aspergillus culture
My daughter is 12 and in CF diagnostic limbo for 18 months.  I have CF.  Her PFTs 18 months ago were FEV1 55% and FEF 25-75 was 28%.  A year later her FEV1 was 111% and her FEF 25-75 was 115% thanks to teh best doctor and to her vest and hypersal and antibiotics.  However, at her clinic appointment last week her FEV1 was 101% and FEF 25-75 was 97%.  I realize these are still great numbers, but they were a decrease from the highest we got her numbers up to.  Meanwhile, she attends the CF clinic last week and her sputum cultur...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Families Forum - August 1, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Beccamom Source Type: forums

Was told im steralizing my nebs wrong and dangerous?
I rinse them out under the sink..i then wash them in warm soapy water..i then have a pot of water boiling on the stove for 10mins..in the meantime i then place my nebs that were wahed in warm soap water under the tap to be rinsed again to get soap off..then i place in bowl o alcohol rub for 20mins then i rinse them out with the water that was boiled on stove but i let it cool as itl melt my neb pieces and then i place them on a towel to air dry completly..is this wrong what i do? Also i do have a nuk but it does melt some of the neb pieces i have so thats why i do that..is it ok to use tap water for the nuk cause i seen th...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 31, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: carly23 Source Type: forums

Car crashes and CF
So today I totaled my car. It was scary and I am pretty sure I was in shock. My question to you all is is you have had experiences in accidents which caused adverse affects or complicated your CF? First to preemptivly answer some questions... 1) It was a 98' Escort with airbags that had ythe dusty stuff in it, so my lungs burned. 2) I had a mild concussion, U Washington-Seattle Med center checked me out and did scans... after I had left and gotten out of shock so I started noticing my symptoms. I was not taken anywhere via ambulance. <p...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 31, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: jbrandyn Source Type: forums

Scopulariopsis
I posted about this fungi a few months ago with little response,,,thought I would try again.  Does anyone have any experience with it? Thanks! (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 31, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: TonyaH Source Type: forums

Crohns Disease and CF
Hey <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I'm 26 years old with CF and I was just diagnosed with Crohns disease. My GI system has always given me more problems than my lungs have. I was wondering if anyone has advice, suggestions, any websites or information that will shed some light on this situation. My stomach hurts all the time and I hate how extended it gets :/  Are there any test that I should ask my doctor to do? What are some good questions to ask? Are there any medications to help with this? Sorry for al...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 31, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: AmberFerguson Source Type: forums

Saxophone for CF?
Hi, I was wondering if saxophone or any sort of wind musical instrument will be good for CF as it force to practice breathing technics ? Any idea or experience on that? Thanks     (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 31, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: marcob Source Type: forums

Breathing trements
HOW IMPORANT IS IT TO DO TREMENTS FRIST THING IN THE MORNING OR DOES IT MATTER? SKIPING TREMENTS AT NIGHT DOES THIS MATTER? JUST WONDERING IF MY DAUGHTER IS DOING THIS RIGHT. (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Families Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Families Forum - July 31, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: palinsyaya Source Type: forums

Tooth Extracted
Has anyone here had a tooth extracted???   My tooth that I had filled a week and 1/2 ago is dying and likely has an infection.  I am on an antibitoic.  I can't afford a root canal.... so I am leaning more towards getting my tooth pulled. Are there any CF related risks I should be aware of.  My last bone density came out with good levels.  I just don't want my jaw to crumble as they are removing the tooth. As you can imagine I am freaked out.  I have never had an adult tooth pulled (never got wis...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 30, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: mamerth Source Type: forums

Blood in my port
I am currently on iv antibiotics through my port. I had my second antibiotic running without the alarm on and I fell asleep. When I woke up like an hour later, my line had blood filling it from my needle all the way into the first part of my med tubing. I immediately flushed it with saline and locked it with heparin, but now I'm really worried. My doctor doesn't even draw back blood when we access it because it breeds infection. And now the blood could have clotted or whatever. Has this happened to anyone else? Should I be worried? If I call my doctor, I am sure he will use this as an excuse to keep me in the hos...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 30, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Jeana Source Type: forums

Getting Bronchitol in the US?
A new drug application for bronchitol (dry-powder mannitol) was submitted to the FDA this summer (May) and Pharmaxis is projecting approval by March 2013 (http://202.66.146.82/listco/au/pharmaxis/interim/2012/int4qrep.pdf).  With this being the case I'm wondering if there are or will be soon means to get this drug early on compassionate grounds (as was the case with Kalydeco). I'm not exactly sure how that sort of thing works so hence why I'm asking.  If not, I was also thinking, now that the drug is available in other countries, would it be possible to ...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 30, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Alync91 Source Type: forums

mild staph
My seven year old son (diagnosed in Feb) just cultured mild staph after having symptoms with what was apparently a mucus plug.  I was a little surprized that he cultured anything.  He has, in the past, cultured h influenza and strep with minimal symptoms (bronchoscopy) and had 3 "pneumonias" that we did not get cultures of.  I understand many doctors (including his) do not treat this.  My questions are 1. do non-CF kids culture staph in a sputum culture? 2. Could this start to cause problems for him? 3.  Do CF kids usually culture something?  Any&...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Families Forum - July 30, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Justinsmom Source Type: forums

Inspiration
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Source: Cystic Fibrosis Families Forum - July 30, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: RunningMan Source Type: forums

Bronchitol (Mannitol)
Please see this link in adult forum (seems like it belongs in airway clearance too so here is link): http://forums.cysticfibrosis.com/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=620794&enterthread=y&STARTPAGE=1#last (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Airway Clearance Techniques Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Airway Clearance Techniques Forum - July 30, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Alync91 Source Type: forums

portable nebulizer machines
I want to purchase a portable nebulizer machine  does any one have any recommendations my son uses peri nebs and does  2 nebs 3x a day and caston every other month the portable nebulizer machine I found look like they are one use only before cleaning and can any one tell me is there a real difference between utra sonic and the standered machines ? any suggestions would be great (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 30, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: robbiekay Source Type: forums

Do you like the new CFF logo?
When I saw it today I thought someone had hacked the website. The site is still not fully operational. My hope is that the logo that is showing with 3 balls rising isn't it. I hate it! I liked the last logo. I thought it was very versatile. This one with the colored background is not ideal. It will always be trapped in the rectangular box. I'm really hoping it gets canned. (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 30, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: LouLou Source Type: forums

TBR: Acidosis alkalosis
So I'm hitting two problems that seem to say opposite things to me and wanted to see if anyone could clarify. Here are the two questions: Respiratory alkalosis is best characterized by: A an increase in the hydrogen ion concentration, resulting from increased levels of CO2 B a decrease in the hydrogen ion concentration, resulting from decreased levels of CO2 C an increase in the hydrogen ion concentration, resulting from decreased levels of CO2 D a decrease in the hydrogen ion concentration, resulting from increased levels of CO2 Next question During metabolic acidosis, the partial pressure of CO2 can be expected to: ...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - July 29, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Jengreef Tags: MCAT Study Question Q&A Source Type: forums

CF Adult Vest
I was wondering if anyone has an adult CF vest and machine? I am unable to pay the co-payment. I have, not only CF, but CFRD, seizures, arthits, and severe migraines. My husband also has Type 1 Diabetes and he has no insurance, and we take different insulins, but are both insulin depent, so it is VERY expensive. I am 27 years old and have been trying to avoiding getting one for a couple of years, but now, my lungs are just too bad to continue being stupid. If anyone can help me, I would really appreciate it.  (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 29, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Blreece530 Source Type: forums

Allergic to Anitibiotics!?!?!
So Dr. is saying i have this delayed serum sickness. A week after coming off antibiotics esp sulfa i get really sick like flu symptoms! Absolutlely miserable! Joints ache, fever, chills, sweats, coughing tons, lots of mucus. So now he has switched me to Minocycline and Cipro with prednisone for 10 days. But i am gettting super dizzy and nauseaous. What can i do?? this is miserable. He says if im not better by monday then picc line, but none of the meds are working.....they are making me more sick then if i wasnt on them. Plus my lung function is dropping from 50's 4 months ago to the low 30's!! I have ne...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 29, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: alluneedislove Source Type: forums

Hard time coughing
Hey, everyone. I always have a really hard time breathing. I am 32 and on full time oxygen and just have a gamut of secondary issues. Lately I've been having a really hard time coughing. Not coughing stuff up, mind you, but breathing deep enough to actually cough. This has been an on and off issue for awhile and I just wonder how many other people have this problem and if there's anything that helps. Thx (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 29, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: mah Source Type: forums

Almost 26 years old. Parents insurance coverage expires in 9 months. Options?
I'm 25 and will be 26 in March.  I don't have a job that gives me access to affordable health insurance.  I've been fighting an m.abcessus/m.avium lung infection since january with oral/IV antibiotics.  I'm not sure I'm ready for full time work even though im much healither than I was before.  SSI/SSDI is not a good option due to the fact I can't afford to pay my college loans + pay bills + eat on such low income.  Seems my only option is to find full-time work with insurance even though that could put my health at risk due to over exertion...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 29, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Node Source Type: forums

What does it feel like to go a day or two without albuterol?
If it's been a long time since your last hospitalization and you've been in great health, what does it feel like to go a few days without albuterol? Just wondering. (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 29, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Colsophnel Source Type: forums

Candida
I have been coughing up more than usual and dark in colour for three weeks. culture results Candida. My stupid Dr won't give me IVs and my PfTs are down from 71% to 64%. he got his secretary to ring me and she informed me "Professor won't give IVs for candida and to do another culture", which I did on Fri. What does your Doc do. I feel I need my IVs and he is delayng time. I don't have energy to do much and the cough at night time is dreadful. What would your Dr. do? (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 29, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: sunflower Source Type: forums

Volunteering
Does anyone know of ways to volunteer for CF charities? Actually to be more specific, when I was younger and in the hospital a few times I was visited by a volunteer that had board games and they just went from room to room and played with kids who had long stays in the hospital.  Is that hospital specific or do specific groups do that kind of thing?  I'd be really interested in that, but any help would be appreciated. (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 28, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: modifiedblind Source Type: forums

Emory CF Docs and Staff are tops!
By the way, the new CF pulmonologist at Emory is awesome. Great guy. Dr. Seth Walker. So is the rest of the crew! Dr. Tangpricha rocks the house. Jessica, Shaina, Mews and Renee are the best! <a href="http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/cystic-fibrosis/our-group.html">http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/cystic-fibrosis/our-group.html</a> Randford (49, DF-508, P140S, Osteo) (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 28, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: randford Source Type: forums

Hypertonic Saline
So it's that time. I'm officially starting on hypertonic saline for the first time. It seems pretty simple. Does anyone have any advice or experiences to share? Are there any cautions? Thanks! Randford (49, DF-508, P140S, Osteo) (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - July 28, 2012 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: randford Source Type: forums