jeff_089
Member
- Joined
- Jul 8, 2008
- Messages
- 14
- Reason
- Loved one DX
- Diagnosis
- 10/2007
- Country
- CA
- State
- bc
- City
- burnaby
Hi,
My name is Jeff and my dad has had als since 2007. I haven't been on the boards for a while.
My dad had tests done today and his breathing capacity while sitting up came back at 35% and while lying down is 20%. We asked the doctor what the lowest breathing capacity before venting was and he said 20%. Is that true? Should we wait? Should we get it soon?
If my dad does go on the vent how much time could we expect in prolonging his life?
Any info/experiences would be most appreciated.
Jeff
My name is Jeff and my dad has had als since 2007. I haven't been on the boards for a while.
My dad had tests done today and his breathing capacity while sitting up came back at 35% and while lying down is 20%. We asked the doctor what the lowest breathing capacity before venting was and he said 20%. Is that true? Should we wait? Should we get it soon?
If my dad does go on the vent how much time could we expect in prolonging his life?
Any info/experiences would be most appreciated.
Jeff