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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 - PNEMONIA


Expert: Stacey Lloyd - 7/24/2006

Question
IS THERE ANY HOPE? MY MOM HAS PNEMONIA AND THEY TRIED THE SUCTION IN HER CHEST AND THE DID OKAY, BUT NOW THE DISCOVERED SHE HAS PUSS POCKETS AND THE VAC CAN'T REACH SO THEY WERE THINKING ABOUT SURGERY, THEN DECIDED NOT TO, THE INFECTION HAS MOVED TO HER OTHER LUNG AND THEY ARE DECIDING ON WHAT OTHER AVENUE TO TAKE, SHE IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION SHE IS 67YRS OLD, SHE IS IN ICU AND IT HAS BEEN A WEEK AND THE ANTIBIOTICS ARE NOT WORKING?

Answer
Robin,

Clearly, I cannot comment on your mother's specific health issues. Just be there for her, keep a positive attitude, hope for the best, but be prepared for the worst. If you're a religious person, pray for her.


Stacey Lloyd
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