NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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“You are not a candidate because you have heart failure.”
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“You would have a difficult time recovering from the procedure.”
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“At this point, do you really want to go through something like that?”
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“You and your primary provider should discuss the options that are available for treatment.”
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Detailed explanation-1: -If you have severe shortness of breath from COPD and heart failure, you may get other treatments, as well: Corticosteroids, such as prednisone or methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol), which can improve breathing in people with COPD. Antibiotics if any bacterial infection may be part of the problem. Supplemental oxygen.
Detailed explanation-2: -For most people with COPD, short-acting bronchodilator inhalers are the first treatment used. Bronchodilators are medicines that make breathing easier by relaxing and widening your airways. There are 2 types of short-acting bronchodilator inhaler: beta-2 agonist inhalers – such as salbutamol and terbutaline.
Detailed explanation-3: -The major types of surgery for COPD are bullectomy, lung volume reduction (LVRS) and lung transplantation. If you have COPD and require surgery for other reasons, you should speak with your healthcare provider before having any operation.
Detailed explanation-4: -Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS) is a procedure to help people with severe emphysema affecting the upper lung lobes. LVRS is not a cure for COPD but can improve one’s exercise capacity and quality of life.