no other studies are going to be more thorough than testing that has already been done.
For colistin and tobra studies, they measured sputum concentration with eFlow administration and traditional neb administration. They also measured plasma levels.
I would be interested in what other studies these doctors are looking to see. In fact, you should ask them. What else could possibly be measured to demonstrate equivalence between traditional nebs and the eFlow. Let us know what they say.
in terms of studies being done, no one else is going to fund studies other than the manufacturer of the eFlow. medication development isn't a charitable adventure, it's a for profit effort. (argue about the system all you want.... i'm just talking about what's going on right now). the CFF isn't going to fund it if they know they can get a company to pay. why would they? wouldn't you want your donated dollars going to new drug development that wouldn't otherwise occur without the funding instead of a drug delivery device that a company will fit the bill for?
Even Dr. Moss who is doing NAC studies has a financial stake in his tests.
I wish i could talk to these doctors in person - I am just itching to poke holes in their arguments.
And don't be fooled - physicians aren't right 100% of the time. they're not gods. so just because a physician says something doesn't mean it's correct or accurate. yup, it's scary to come to this realization - so many people find so much comfort in blind trust of their doctors. but the sooner you realize that this is the case, and docs are only human, the sooner you can be proactive about your care.
For colistin and tobra studies, they measured sputum concentration with eFlow administration and traditional neb administration. They also measured plasma levels.
I would be interested in what other studies these doctors are looking to see. In fact, you should ask them. What else could possibly be measured to demonstrate equivalence between traditional nebs and the eFlow. Let us know what they say.
in terms of studies being done, no one else is going to fund studies other than the manufacturer of the eFlow. medication development isn't a charitable adventure, it's a for profit effort. (argue about the system all you want.... i'm just talking about what's going on right now). the CFF isn't going to fund it if they know they can get a company to pay. why would they? wouldn't you want your donated dollars going to new drug development that wouldn't otherwise occur without the funding instead of a drug delivery device that a company will fit the bill for?
Even Dr. Moss who is doing NAC studies has a financial stake in his tests.
I wish i could talk to these doctors in person - I am just itching to poke holes in their arguments.
And don't be fooled - physicians aren't right 100% of the time. they're not gods. so just because a physician says something doesn't mean it's correct or accurate. yup, it's scary to come to this realization - so many people find so much comfort in blind trust of their doctors. but the sooner you realize that this is the case, and docs are only human, the sooner you can be proactive about your care.