TGB1
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Mar 23, 2013
- Messages
- 197
- Reason
- Lost a loved one
- Diagnosis
- 12/2012
- Country
- US
- State
- PA
- City
- Pittsburgh
Hi All, My mom - 86 years old and bulbar onset - is having her first appt. with the pulmonologist next week. She can't speak and has a peg, but is still strong and walking around with a wheeled walker. She occasionally uses the suction machine, not sure that the need is great for that right now, but I wanted to have it for if/when she does need it. The reason for the appt. is of course to have her evaluated for the bipap and cough assist. Again not sure of the need right now but want to have them in the house if I can. What should I expect to happen at this appt. and what should I ask? Could someone also please explain the FVC levels and what this means? I know that at her initial appt. the neurologist tried to get her to breathe into a tube but she had trouble wrapping her lips around it. I appreciate any and all info. Thanks, Trina