Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My mom was diagnosed with bullous emphysema from her general doctor. does she need to go to a specialist for this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Depends: That's a common disease that family doctors take care of everyday. If she's doing okay, why complicate her life?
Answered 10/4/2014
3.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My mom is now in afib again. Doctors want to do a cardiac conversion tomorrow shock her I guess. Now remember she has copd, CHF and is a diabetic with fluids around lungs and organs. How serious is this procedure? Should I be present for the conversion? I
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
My mom has emphysema and COPD and is on oxygen... Her nose constantly runs and it's always very cold what can we do to stop the drainage... ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What do you suggest if my mom has just been dagnised with emphysema?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My mom has stage 4 emphysema . What is the normal age expectancy.?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My mom was diagnosed with bullous emphysema from her general practioner. Should she go see a specialist for this?
Hi my daughter just came home from the doctor and she has bronchitis. They gave her zithro how long will she be contagious we were going to go visit my mom tomorrow and my mom has copd also i need to go stay with my mom on monday for a few days bc on work
My mom has COPD and she got laid off her job of 14 years and all she does is sleep all day and drinks alot. Her last doctors appt. She said the dr told her she failed the breathing test horribly & both of her brothers passed away from COPD and I have 1 li
My mom is end stage COPD she has 4 aneurysms also cardiac I have asked her why the doctor doesn't have her on spiriva and she said because it is contra?
My mom had an EF of 25% along with COPD.. Her doctor suggested we take her ought the bi-pap and move her to Hospice...
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
