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pulmonologist - when to request referal Return to previous page 12/6/2014 3554 Views 7 Answers Last Activity: 6 years ago, Kandy State Captain of South Dakota Tags: pulmonologist Question: 0 GrandmaD 6 years 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 pulmonologist - when to request referal GrandmaD 6 years 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 Just diagnosed with COPD/emphysema. Doc says mild. FEV1 61% pre albuterol 81% post.Chest X-ray shows mild emphysema. Question is when should I request a referral to a Pulmonologist? I quit smoking 3 years ago. I'm not panicked but is this something my PCP can handle?
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