Tests

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Hi Group: I had the lung function tests yesterday. The tech compared my

tests from this year to last year's tests -- and I've had an almost 10%

improvement --- that's right, improvement over last year in all areas of

testing. I've also had pre and post tests using albuterol since 2000,

mainly because of the COPD dx, and there has never been more than 3%

difference, and pul doc said last year that I didn't need any medications at

all. So yesterday, I had the usual pre and post, but this time I had a 17%

INCREASE in breathing ability after taking the albuterol. The tech said she

didn't know what was going on, not to be too optimistic, and to wait for the

doctor's interpretation. ----Could there be this much difference because I

live at 2,500 feet and I'm tested at about 700 ft. elevation?

Rita --IPF-10/05 --- COPD-7/01

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