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About Stacey Lloyd
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding the most common lung diseases; however, I am most qualified to answer questions regarding tuberculosis.

Experience
I have over ten years experience in healthcare and over six years in experience the pharmaceutical industry with a specialty in respiratory disease.

Education/Credentials
M.S degree in the pharmaceutical sciences from Temple University School of Pharmacy B.S. in Biology from Elizabethtown College

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About.com, Buzzle.com, Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide (CFWW), NOAA.gov, Pharmacy Solutions, AllInfoAbout.com, HousekeepingChannel.com, BellaOnline.com

 
   

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Lung Disease - BiPap w/ severe copd


Expert: Stacey Lloyd - 8/7/2006

Question
my mom is 59, has been in the hospital twice in 2 mo. once for pnemona and again because she just couldnt breath. she is on costant oxygen at home and was sent home with a BiPap she cant even bath herself any more. she lives far away and doesnt always tell me how bad things really are. is she closer to death than i think? and is intabation the next step after bipap?

Answer
Amber,

This resource may help you find the information you're seeking.

http://www.theberries.ns.ca/Archives/CPAP.html

As far as "being closer to death", that's a question I cannot answer -- no one can.

I hope the resource above gives you some insight into your mother's condition. Please write back if you have any further questions.

Stacey Lloyd
Lung Diseases Guide
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http://lungdiseases.about.com

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