2007-03-17 16:51:55 · 8 answers · asked by xmizlilazngrlx 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
At least millions a week. This is a severe problem in America. As a respiratory therapist I personally see 100s a week with different types of asthma, copd, pulmonary fibrosis, reactive airways disease.
Between smoking and polution its an issue that no one is able to escape from.
2007-03-18 03:38:03 · answer #1 · answered by steveangela1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lung doctor should see his patients at least every 3 months to monitor the lung disease. This is the only way to keep track of whether the disease is dormant or spreading. After several good 3 month check-ups the doctor will schedule yearly visits but if the patient starts experiencing the symptoms again, then an appointment should be scheduled. As far as cancer, I would assume the doctor would see the patient more frequently. Good Luck.
2007-03-18 00:16:29 · answer #2 · answered by ~Sheila~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first year I went to a pulmanologist every 3 months, last apt was 4 months
My PC sees me every 3 months
2007-03-18 10:35:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son sees the general practitioner once a week He has a respitory nurse that comes to our house once a month He sees the allergist every other month he sees the pulmonary specialist every 4-6 months depending on his status reports from the GP
2007-03-18 00:56:33 · answer #4 · answered by littledevilinyourcup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every time they come to see the doctor!
2007-03-17 23:55:14 · answer #5 · answered by Kelly K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the number of people in America that smoke...all the time!
2007-03-17 23:59:00 · answer #6 · answered by medicfreak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After long games of peek-a-boo
2007-03-17 23:59:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably more than any other diagnosis, except maybe heart disease
2007-03-17 23:55:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋