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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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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

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.

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Yes: Seeing a pulmonary doctor at this point would be advisable.

Answered 5/7/2015

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A member asked:

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?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Corey Clay answered

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

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