Guest guest Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Sunny, A "PFT" is a pulmonary function test. It is the test where you do several types of breathing into a machine that measures things like your lung volume, how deeply you can inhale, how well you exhale and how well O2 is diffused from your lungs into your bloodstream. I don't know whether you've ever had a pft but I would be surprised if you hadn't. Most people who have an ILD have a pft (whether a full or partial) at least once a year. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 1:55:20 AMSubject: Re: Raghu PFTs wrong! Beth, I am concerned because I have never heard my pulmo doc say "PFT". What is that? I know they always have weighed me before all my tests and ask me how tall I am. Am I missing something or did Pulmo doc? Sunny 51 PF '09, Lupus/Sjogrens/ Arthritis/ Asthma '04, GERD '04, Barrett's Disease '08, Hyperthyroid '08, CAN '09, Hiatal Hernia '09, Idaho From: Beth Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 11:37 AM To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com Subject: Re: Raghu PFTs wrong! Sher, Yes, PFT results are configured based on our height, weight and sometimes even our hemoglobin. There is much that goes into getting the most accurate PFT results. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Sher Bauman <bofus (AT) wbcable (DOT) net>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Monday, June 29, 2009 1:53:27 PMSubject: Re: Raghu PFTs wrong! Joy... now here's a new one for me...I didn't know the pfts were configured on how tall a person is. Something else to be aware of. Anyone else aware of this??? MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Raghu PFTs wrong! My new pulmonary doc had me do pfts for her, and was disturbed by thedrastic change. Then she noticed that all my pfts with Dr. R werefigured on someone 1/2 my tallness. I am 5' 8", and they were figuredthere on someone 1/2 that size! So, all those PFTs are not even useful! - hi, glad to have you back. You and I talked on the phone yearsago, and we emailed too.Joy in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Every time i see my pulmonary, i have a pft and a 6 min walk -- that is every 3 - 4 months Pink Joyce (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: SunnyTo: Breathe-Support Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 7:07 AM Sunny, A "PFT" is a pulmonary function test. It is the test where you do several types of breathing into a machine that measures things like your lung volume, how deeply you can inhale, how well you exhale and how well O2 is diffused from your lungs into your bloodstream. I don't know whether you've ever had a pft but I would be surprised if you hadn't. Most people who have an ILD have a pft (whether a full or partial) at least once a year. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: "rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com" <rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 1:55:20 AMSubject: Re: Raghu PFTs wrong! Beth, I am concerned because I have never heard my pulmo doc say "PFT". What is that? I know they always have weighed me before all my tests and ask me how tall I am. Am I missing something or did Pulmo doc? Sunny 51 PF '09, Lupus/Sjogrens/ Arthritis/ Asthma '04, GERD '04, Barrett's Disease '08, Hyperthyroid '08, CAN '09, Hiatal Hernia '09, Idaho From: Beth Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 11:37 AM To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com Subject: Re: Raghu PFTs wrong! Sher, Yes, PFT results are configured based on our height, weight and sometimes even our hemoglobin. There is much that goes into getting the most accurate PFT results. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Sher Bauman <bofus (AT) wbcable (DOT) net>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Monday, June 29, 2009 1:53:27 PMSubject: Re: Raghu PFTs wrong! Joy... now here's a new one for me...I didn't know the pfts were configured on how tall a person is. Something else to be aware of. Anyone else aware of this??? MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Raghu PFTs wrong! My new pulmonary doc had me do pfts for her, and was disturbed by thedrastic change. Then she noticed that all my pfts with Dr. R werefigured on someone 1/2 my tallness. I am 5' 8", and they were figuredthere on someone 1/2 that size! So, all those PFTs are not even useful! - hi, glad to have you back. You and I talked on the phone yearsago, and we emailed too.Joy in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Joyce, Same here, every time I see my pulmo at Duke I have a full PFT. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 9:15:54 AMSubject: Re: Sunny Every time i see my pulmonary, i have a pft and a 6 min walk -- that is every 3 - 4 months Pink Joyce (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund. org From: Beth <mbmurtha (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: SunnyTo: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 7:07 AM Sunny, A "PFT" is a pulmonary function test. It is the test where you do several types of breathing into a machine that measures things like your lung volume, how deeply you can inhale, how well you exhale and how well O2 is diffused from your lungs into your bloodstream. I don't know whether you've ever had a pft but I would be surprised if you hadn't. Most people who have an ILD have a pft (whether a full or partial) at least once a year. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: "rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com" <rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 1:55:20 AMSubject: Re: Raghu PFTs wrong! Beth, I am concerned because I have never heard my pulmo doc say "PFT". What is that? I know they always have weighed me before all my tests and ask me how tall I am. Am I missing something or did Pulmo doc? Sunny 51 PF '09, Lupus/Sjogrens/ Arthritis/ Asthma '04, GERD '04, Barrett's Disease '08, Hyperthyroid '08, CAN '09, Hiatal Hernia '09, Idaho From: Beth Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 11:37 AM To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com Subject: Re: Raghu PFTs wrong! Sher, Yes, PFT results are configured based on our height, weight and sometimes even our hemoglobin. There is much that goes into getting the most accurate PFT results. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Sher Bauman <bofus (AT) wbcable (DOT) net>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Monday, June 29, 2009 1:53:27 PMSubject: Re: Raghu PFTs wrong! Joy... now here's a new one for me...I didn't know the pfts were configured on how tall a person is. Something else to be aware of. Anyone else aware of this??? MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Raghu PFTs wrong! My new pulmonary doc had me do pfts for her, and was disturbed by thedrastic change. Then she noticed that all my pfts with Dr. R werefigured on someone 1/2 my tallness. I am 5' 8", and they were figuredthere on someone 1/2 that size! So, all those PFTs are not even useful! - hi, glad to have you back. You and I talked on the phone yearsago, and we emailed too.Joy in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Absolutely had those several times in the last two years always on the decline. I just didn't know it was called PFT. I am actually supposed to have a full pulmonary workup as soon as I heal from surgery. I think it's senseless because I don't think a few months will show different but who knows. I just hate that plexiglass box and even though I used to scuba I hate that snorkel thing in my mouth and the pincher thing on my nose. Oh well, what can you do? Thanks for clearing that up. Sunny 51 PF '09, Lupus/Sjogrens/Arthritis/Asthma '04, GERD '04, Barrett's Disease '08, Hyperthyroid '08, CAN '09, Hiatal Hernia '09, Idaho From: Beth Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 4:07 AM To: Breathe-Support Subject: Sunny Sunny, A "PFT" is a pulmonary function test. It is the test where you do several types of breathing into a machine that measures things like your lung volume, how deeply you can inhale, how well you exhale and how well O2 is diffused from your lungs into your bloodstream. I don't know whether you've ever had a pft but I would be surprised if you hadn't. Most people who have an ILD have a pft (whether a full or partial) at least once a year. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: "rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com" <rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support Sent: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 1:55:20 AMSubject: Re: Raghu PFTs wrong! Beth, I am concerned because I have never heard my pulmo doc say "PFT". What is that? I know they always have weighed me before all my tests and ask me how tall I am. Am I missing something or did Pulmo doc? Sunny 51 PF '09, Lupus/Sjogrens/ Arthritis/ Asthma '04, GERD '04, Barrett's Disease '08, Hyperthyroid '08, CAN '09, Hiatal Hernia '09, Idaho From: Beth Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 11:37 AM To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com Subject: Re: Raghu PFTs wrong! Sher, Yes, PFT results are configured based on our height, weight and sometimes even our hemoglobin. There is much that goes into getting the most accurate PFT results. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Sher Bauman <bofus (AT) wbcable (DOT) net>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Monday, June 29, 2009 1:53:27 PMSubject: Re: Raghu PFTs wrong! Joy... now here's a new one for me...I didn't know the pfts were configured on how tall a person is. Something else to be aware of. Anyone else aware of this??? MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Raghu PFTs wrong! My new pulmonary doc had me do pfts for her, and was disturbed by thedrastic change. Then she noticed that all my pfts with Dr. R werefigured on someone 1/2 my tallness. I am 5' 8", and they were figuredthere on someone 1/2 that size! So, all those PFTs are not even useful! - hi, glad to have you back. You and I talked on the phone yearsago, and we emailed too.Joy in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Sunny even though it's called pulmonary function test, i call it pulmonary function torture lol Pink Joyce (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: Re: SunnyTo: Breathe-Support Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 5:37 PM Absolutely had those several times in the last two years always on the decline. I just didn't know it was called PFT. I am actually supposed to have a full pulmonary workup as soon as I heal from surgery. I think it's senseless because I don't think a few months will show different but who knows. I just hate that plexiglass box and even though I used to scuba I hate that snorkel thing in my mouth and the pincher thing on my nose. Oh well, what can you do? Thanks for clearing that up. Sunny 51 PF '09, Lupus/Sjogrens/ Arthritis/ Asthma '04, GERD '04, Barrett's Disease '08, Hyperthyroid '08, CAN '09, Hiatal Hernia '09, Idaho From: Beth Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 4:07 AM To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com Subject: Sunny Sunny, A "PFT" is a pulmonary function test. It is the test where you do several types of breathing into a machine that measures things like your lung volume, how deeply you can inhale, how well you exhale and how well O2 is diffused from your lungs into your bloodstream. I don't know whether you've ever had a pft but I would be surprised if you hadn't. Most people who have an ILD have a pft (whether a full or partial) at least once a year. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: "rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com" <rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 1:55:20 AMSubject: Re: Raghu PFTs wrong! Beth, I am concerned because I have never heard my pulmo doc say "PFT". What is that? I know they always have weighed me before all my tests and ask me how tall I am. Am I missing something or did Pulmo doc? Sunny 51 PF '09, Lupus/Sjogrens/ Arthritis/ Asthma '04, GERD '04, Barrett's Disease '08, Hyperthyroid '08, CAN '09, Hiatal Hernia '09, Idaho From: Beth Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 11:37 AM To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com Subject: Re: Raghu PFTs wrong! Sher, Yes, PFT results are configured based on our height, weight and sometimes even our hemoglobin. There is much that goes into getting the most accurate PFT results. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Sher Bauman <bofus (AT) wbcable (DOT) net>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Monday, June 29, 2009 1:53:27 PMSubject: Re: Raghu PFTs wrong! Joy... now here's a new one for me...I didn't know the pfts were configured on how tall a person is. Something else to be aware of. Anyone else aware of this??? MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Raghu PFTs wrong! My new pulmonary doc had me do pfts for her, and was disturbed by thedrastic change. Then she noticed that all my pfts with Dr. R werefigured on someone 1/2 my tallness. I am 5' 8", and they were figuredthere on someone 1/2 that size! So, all those PFTs are not even useful! - hi, glad to have you back. You and I talked on the phone yearsago, and we emailed too.Joy in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 PJ, Your email came at a good time. I am feeling exhausted, angry, hungry and TRAPPED in my own home because this surgery recovery has gone so wrong. I love to garden and sometimes (don't tell anyone or they will guess I'm an Okie) I like to make a mud puddle and just squish my toes around in it for fun. MMMMMMM cool mud between the toes on a hot afternoon. Now that's a small piece of Heaven to me. Anyway, like you said, we have to look at the good things and not dwell on the bad. Matter of fact I think bed rest may include a mud puddle in a shady area for 5 minutes. Couldn't hurt! Sunny 51 PF '09, Lupus/Sjogrens/Arthritis/Asthma '04, GERD '04, Barrett's Disease '08, Hyperthyroid '08, CAN '09, Hiatal Hernia '09, Idaho From: Embarq Customer Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 4:02 AM To: Breathe-Support Subject: Re: Sunny Dear Sunny, I've only done the PFT once. The respiratory tech was the real performer. He went through all these exaggerated instructions so I would inhale and exhale just right. Advanced as medicine is it's amazing how barbaric it is.As simple as it seems, all we can do is plug along, one day at a day, hoping for the best.I'm thankful for this board. I tell my husband some stuff, other stuff I keep to myself or tell the people on this board. I'm learning how to handle this disease as I go along. I'm trying not to get depressed. One day is so different from the next. I feel good one day, lousy the next. I've got to look at the good in things. I have sugar pea pods in the garden ready to be picked. I'm thankful.PJ Raghu PFTs wrong! My new pulmonary doc had me do pfts for her, and was disturbed by thedrastic change. Then she noticed that all my pfts with Dr. R werefigured on someone 1/2 my tallness. I am 5' 8", and they were figuredthere on someone 1/2 that size! So, all those PFTs are not even useful! - hi, glad to have you back. You and I talked on the phone yearsago, and we emailed too.Joy in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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