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I have copd. i saw my fam dr 4 times in april & have to go back wed. i was on prednison 2 inhalers & 3 diff antibiotic. should i see a pulmonary dr?
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Reasonable: A helpful primary care physician will be happy to refer you to a Pulmonologist should you make the request. S/he may already be considering it. Lung testing is certainly in order to exclude other potential diagnoses. Good luck.
Answered 5/7/2015
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Yes: Seeing a pulmonary doctor at this point would be advisable.
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