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A member asked:
With 30% gas transfer in ipf and copd, what would your prognosis be?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Fair need to follow: Needs to follow pft every 6 months/6 minwalk test/ct chest as needed//echocadiogram as well to guide prognosis.
Answered 1/14/2016
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Severe impairment : Dlco bellow 40% is considered as severe respiratory impairment ( ats definition ). So your prognosis is not great but can be improve by healthy leaving ( no smoking, exercise, proper nutrition ) and to take your medication on regular basis.
Answered 5/21/2013
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