Pulmonary fibrosis investigations unit

[Jw19]

Wythenshawe hosp yesterday pf investigation unit.after ct scan results they are not sure wether I have ipf or nsip.so they want me to have bronchoscopy probably followed by a lung biopsy.Anyone been through this ?

Best regards john

[HuwieHex]

Lots of us, myself included. It isn't the most pleasant thing that could happen to you but it isn't dreadful. You will be offered sedation and the procedure only takes a couple of minutes.

Look at blf.org.uk/support-for-you/...

[Jw19 in reply to HuwieHex]

Cheers thanks for that !!

[Jw19 in reply to HuwieHex]

Did you have both tests ?

[HuwieHex in reply to Jw19]

Yes, they were done together as part of the procedure.

[madametobacco49]

Hi John, my ex-husband was --You will get thru it and you need to know--Unfortunately he had IPF--had a transplant 10 yrs ago--and is still going- but don't put the cart in front of the horse--go get the biopsy and go from there--One step and day at a time--well wishes,Mmet

[Annieosb]

Not been through it, but have been treated for COPD in various hospitals but only wythenshawe properly diagnosed and treated me.....they are the best! So you are in good hands.

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