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This is a lung disease that makes breathing difficult through destruction of lung tissue and, or, the chronic blocking of airways.This care bundle includes 2 visits with a primary care physician to evaluate your COPD and determine the best course of treatment.
The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.
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This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
Two visits with a primary care physician to evaluate your respiratory symptoms and determine the best course of treatment
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
The best test for COPD is a lung function test called spirometry. This involves blowing out as hard as possible into a small machine that tests lung capacity. The results can be checked right away.
Using a stethoscope to listen to the lungs can also be helpful. But sometimes the lungs sound normal even when a person has COPD. Imaging tests of the lungs, such as x-rays and CT scans, can be helpful. But sometimes the lungs look normal even when a person has COPD and a chest x-ray has been taken. Some patients may need to have a blood test called arterial blood gas to measure the amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. Medicines used to treat COPD include: In severe cases or during flare-ups, you may need to receive: Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics during symptom flare-ups, because infections can make COPD worse. You may need oxygen therapy at home if you have a low level of oxygen in your blood. Pulmonary rehabilitation does not cure COPD. But it can teach you to breathe in a different way so you can stay active.
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
This is a lung condition characterized by swelling and narrowing of the airways, which can cause wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. This care bundle includes four visits with a primary care physician to evaluate your asthma and determine the best course of treatment.
This is when the lung’s air passages quickly become swollen due to a recent infection or exposure to an irritant.
This x-ray creates images of the lungs, heart, ribs, and other structures in the chest.
This x-ray creates an image of the lungs, heart, ribs, and other structures in the chest.
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