Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Sher have you had PFT tests? Done the 6 mim. walk test? That will tell your saturation level. They also sometimes do Arterial blood gas. ( if they are going to do that you need to be sure you make them numb your wrist first, some don't ) So call and get yourself in. It's not good to be without oxygen or low. God Bless...Peggy Sher K BaumanPeggy 09/04 ipf Hey all...is it typical to be short of breath in the " mild " stage as I am? And, when does one go on 02? I'm sure there are lots of " it depends " but I am breathless so much of the time and would appreciate some input from those of you who have been there, done that. Thanks and hugs. Sher ipf 5-06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Peggy, what is a PFT test? Yes, I did the walk and the PT said my sat levels dropped but didn't say to what...No I have not had arterial blood gas but I will remember to request to numb the wrist. Gosh! Sounds ghastly! Thanks for responding...Sher ipf 5-06 Re: Questions from Sher Sher have you had PFT tests? Done the 6 mim. walk test? That will tell your saturation level. They also sometimes do Arterial blood gas. ( if they are going to do that you need to be sure you make them numb your wrist first, some don't ) So call and get yourself in. It's not good to be without oxygen or low. God Bless...PeggySher K BaumanPeggy 09/04 ipf Hey all...is it typical to be short of breath in the "mild" stage as I am? And, when does one go on 02? I'm sure there are lots of "it depends" but I am breathless so much of the time and would appreciate some input from those of you who have been there, done that. Thanks and hugs. Sher ipf 5-06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Pulmonary Function Test, you blow into this big tube and it gives them measurements on the functioning of your lungs. Next time they do your saturation remember your number, they are important. the AG is nothing as long as they numb the site. When are you going back to see your Pulm. Dr. ?? God Bless... Peggy 9/04 ipf Sher K BaumanPeggy 09/04 ipf. Peggy, what is a PFT test? Yes, I did the walk and the PT said my sat levels dropped but didn't say to what...No I have not had arterial blood gas but I will remember to request to numb the wrist. Gosh! Sounds ghastly! Thanks for responding...Sher ipf 5-06 Re: Questions from Sher Sher have you had PFT tests? Done the 6 mim. walk test? That will tell your saturation level. They also sometimes do Arterial blood gas. ( if they are going to do that you need to be sure you make them numb your wrist first, some don't ) So call and get yourself in. It's not good to be without oxygen or low. God Bless...Peggy Sher K BaumanPeggy 09/04 ipf Hey all...is it typical to be short of breath in the " mild " stage as I am? And, when does one go on 02? I'm sure there are lots of " it depends " but I am breathless so much of the time and would appreciate some input from those of you who have been there, done that. Thanks and hugs. Sher ipf 5-06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Sher - I don't know if Peggy sent you an answer yet or not...a PFT is a pulmonary function test....you breathe into a hose that is attached to a computer and the tester tells what to do....breathe in deep...blow out....then they give a bronchodilator that is in nebulized form...then they repeat the test to see if there is any difference. If you are not on oxygen and this is your first PFT they also do a blood test. That's how they can find out how much lung space you have that is working. Some centers do this test while you sit in a clear box...like a telephone booth....others don't. Hope that helps. --Diane Quinlan dianequinlan@... scoliosis/PF/2004 -------------- Original message -------------- Peggy, what is a PFT test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Sher, I was put on oxygen when in mild stages but my oxygen sat was 85. After I went to rehab my sats improved and I went off O2 for about a year and a half. Now, I have been on full time for years. Have they done a walking oximeter test? Sometimes a doc will take your oxygen sat while you are sitting. That makes no sense. I remember that while I was off oxygen, I had periods of shortness of breath. It was just miserable. Hugs, Joyce PF 1997>> Hey all...is it typical to be short of breath in the "mild" stage as I am? And, when does one go on 02? I'm sure there are lots of "it depends" but I am breathless so much of the time and would appreciate some input from those of you who have been there, done that. Thanks and hugs. Sher ipf 5-06> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Sher, Remember to get copies of your Pulmonary Function Test. Then you can sit at your computer and find out exactly what it all means. It is so important to keep records and to be informed. P posted the website that explains PFT testing and I know that he would post it again once you get the results. Hugs, Joyce PF 1997>> Sher - I don't know if Peggy sent you an answer yet or not...a PFT is a pulmonary function test....you breathe into a hose that is attached to a computer and the tester tells what to do....breathe in deep...blow out....then they give a bronchodilator that is in nebulized form...then they repeat the test to see if there is any difference. If you are not on oxygen and this is your first PFT they also do a blood test. That's how they can find out how much lung space you have that is working. Some centers do this test while you sit in a clear box...like a telephone booth....others don't. Hope that helps.> > --> Diane Quinlan > dianequinlan@... > scoliosis/PF/2004> > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: "Sher K Bauman" bofus@... > > Peggy, what is a PFT test?> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Oh yes, I did have the PFT. Next time I will ask for my sat. numbers. I see my P/Spec again in Aug. Hugs & thanks. Sher Re: Questions from SherSher have you had PFT tests? Done the 6 mim. walk test? That will tell your saturation level. They also sometimes do Arterial blood gas. ( if they are going to do that you need to be sure you make them numb your wrist first, some don't ) So call and get yourself in. It's not good to be without oxygen or low. God Bless...PeggySher K BaumanPeggy 09/04 ipf Hey all...is it typical to be short of breath in the "mild" stage as I am? And, when does one go on 02? I'm sure there are lots of "it depends" but I am breathless so much of the time and would appreciate some input from those of you who have been there, done that. Thanks and hugs. Sher ipf 5-06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Diane, yes, I had the test you describe..in the glass booth. I'll ask more questions when I repeat in Aug. Thanks! Hugs. Sher ipf 5-06 Re: Questions from Sher Sher - I don't know if Peggy sent you an answer yet or not...a PFT is a pulmonary function test....you breathe into a hose that is attached to a computer and the tester tells what to do....breathe in deep...blow out....then they give a bronchodilator that is in nebulized form...then they repeat the test to see if there is any difference. If you are not on oxygen and this is your first PFT they also do a blood test. That's how they can find out how much lung space you have that is working. Some centers do this test while you sit in a clear box...like a telephone booth....others don't. Hope that helps. --Diane Quinlan dianequinlan@... scoliosis/PF/2004 -------------- Original message -------------- Peggy, what is a PFT test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 P could you Please post the site explaining PFT tests.. I'm an air head and deleted it.. Thank You. God Bless... Peggy 9/04 ipf janne5303Peggy 09/04 ipf Sher, Remember to get copies of your Pulmonary Function Test. Then you can sit at your computer and find out exactly what it all means. It is so important to keep records and to be informed. P posted the website that explains PFT testing and I know that he would post it again once you get the results. Hugs, Joyce PF 1997 > > Sher - I don't know if Peggy sent you an answer yet or not...a PFT is a pulmonary function test....you breathe into a hose that is attached to a computer and the tester tells what to do....breathe in deep...blow out....then they give a bronchodilator that is in nebulized form...then they repeat the test to see if there is any difference. If you are not on oxygen and this is your first PFT they also do a blood test. That's how they can find out how much lung space you have that is working. Some centers do this test while you sit in a clear box...like a telephone booth....others don't. Hope that helps. > > -- > Diane Quinlan > dianequinlan@... > scoliosis/PF/2004 > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: " Sher K Bauman " bofus@... > > Peggy, what is a PF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Joyce, yes I've had the tests some of you ask about. I know my blood sat. level dropped but being so newly diagnosed it didn't occur to me to ask...I wouldn't know the difference. Perhaps I would now that I've been on the board. Thanks for your reply. Sher ipf 5-06 Re: Questions from Sher Sher, I was put on oxygen when in mild stages but my oxygen sat was 85. After I went to rehab my sats improved and I went off O2 for about a year and a half. Now, I have been on full time for years. Have they done a walking oximeter test? Sometimes a doc will take your oxygen sat while you are sitting. That makes no sense. I remember that while I was off oxygen, I had periods of shortness of breath. It was just miserable. Hugs, Joyce PF 1997>> Hey all...is it typical to be short of breath in the "mild" stage as I am? And, when does one go on 02? I'm sure there are lots of "it depends" but I am breathless so much of the time and would appreciate some input from those of you who have been there, done that. Thanks and hugs. Sher ipf 5-06> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Joyce. Hey, a good idea. I didn't know I could request them. Everything is treated so darned "secretively" and I'm the patient. I'll begin asking for copies of everything from now on. thanks Joyce. Sher Re: Questions from Sher Sher, Remember to get copies of your Pulmonary Function Test. Then you can sit at your computer and find out exactly what it all means. It is so important to keep records and to be informed. P posted the website that explains PFT testing and I know that he would post it again once you get the results. Hugs, Joyce PF 1997>> Sher - I don't know if Peggy sent you an answer yet or not...a PFT is a pulmonary function test....you breathe into a hose that is attached to a computer and the tester tells what to do....breathe in deep...blow out....then they give a bronchodilator that is in nebulized form...then they repeat the test to see if there is any difference. If you are not on oxygen and this is your first PFT they also do a blood test. That's how they can find out how much lung space you have that is working. Some centers do this test while you sit in a clear box...like a telephone booth....others don't. Hope that helps.> > --> Diane Quinlan > dianequinlan@... > scoliosis/PF/2004> > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: "Sher K Bauman" bofus@... > > Peggy, what is a PFT test?> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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