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Should HCP be Primary Care or Pulmonologist? Return to previous page 1/18/2021 1142 Views 5 Answers Last Activity: 8 months ago, Jean IA State Captain Tags: health care provider mild emphysema pulmonologist Question: 0 COPD wife 8 months ago I Care Report Comment Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Answers: Edit Remove Accept Unaccept Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Save Cancel Should HCP be Primary Care or Pulmonologist? COPD wife 8 months ago Add an Answer Answers Answer View More Save Cancel Tags: Subscribe: Subscribe: Your question has been submitted and is awaiting moderation. It is low-quality It is spam It does not belong here Other (enter below) Thank you for reporting this content, moderators have been notified of your submission. Close Anonymous Unfriend Friend Requested Friend Load More Close Destination Page Area Group Destination Content Title Title Article Type Copy comments My husband was diagnosed with mild emphysema by a pulmonologist, who did not suggest any follow up. Our primary care physician says he (primary care) can take care of any associated treatments, and so far has prescribed a three part inhalation powder and an emergency (rescue) nebulizer. Should my husband periodically visit a pulmonologist, or continue sole reliance on the primary care provider?
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