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Hi 54 from US, been ill for 4 month coming down to it being lung issues ABG test always 66 or below Saturday at Emergency it was 55. I was

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Put on oxygen 24/7. Back to pulmonary dr Monday. I had chemotherapy as a 23 year old. One of the drugs was Bleomycin known to damage the lungs. Anyone have any thoughts? Thank You!!

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Hi Tylersdad, welcome to this friendly site. Good luck for Monday.

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Hello Tylersdad. I've not heard of the drug before, but on looking at this site medicines.org.uk/emc/medici... under Respiratory, lists

Interstitial pneumonia and pulmonary fibrosis as a common side effect. I think your pulmonary doctor would be the best person to ask. Good luck with your appointment on Monday.

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Tylersdad

Thank You I found the same two issues! That's what scares me!!

Thanks again!

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phillips1

Hi Tylersdad

I did a quick search on Blemycin and it looks to be some nasty stuff and as you say is known to cause lung problems. All I can say is make sure your medical people know that you have had it in the past. I wish you well my friend.

Bobby

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kimmy59

Sorry I can't offer any advice, but welcome to the party.

Kim xxxx

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Tylersdad

Thank You!! : )

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drd4

I'm American, living in CT, originally from NYC. Where do you live? Been commenting on this site for a few months. Can't find any comparable US site. Even if I did, would still be here.

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:)

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Hi I am from CT but now live in Florida

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Tylersdad

I live in Florida, originally fom Connecticut!

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drd4

Lived in Boca Raton for a year. Now live in Stamford. Where in CT are you from? There are a few other Americans on this site. My niece and great niece live in Largo and love it.

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chang

ABG give acid base level oxygen dissolved in hemoglobin p02 also carbon dioxide elimination level of carboxyhemoglobin and methemoglobin for more complete respiratory condition information assisting a pulmonologist on Monday

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pollyjj

Welcome Tylersdad always nice to have members from another country to talk to, sorry I have no advice for you except make sure your doctor has all the relevant information.

Good luck for Monday, keep in touch.

polly xx

Big welcome to you,Tylers Dad,I am from Aus.but love this site,some great people here,whom will give you support.Sorry I have no advice,not being familiar with that drug,as others said,do make sure they know all your revelant info,most important.I wish you luck,& do pop back to let us know how you go,

Wendells xxx

Hi Tylersdad, so sorry you are so unwell, I do hope that your condition becomes stable soon with the help of oxygen and the good recommendation of the medical team treating you.

I don't know about the drug Bleomycin but believe there is a wiki page on it. I don't know anyone who has mentioned this before.

Hope you are soon feeling better.

Best wishes BC

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peege

Hello again Tylersdad, I dont know if you can ring the BLF helpline on Monday? Calling from UK it's the cost of a local call. They may have information which may better add to your knowledge. Worth a try. Over here we say;knowledge is power on medical issues.

Wishing you well for Monday xxx