Possible Move to Raleigh/Durham

blindhearted · Mar 27, 2008

I go to Duke. I've gone there since I was a child. I like Duke. I dont have any problems with it. I went to the children's clinic, then to the adult clinic. I have heard good things about UNC as well. It really comes down to how you like your care, if ur personality works well with the doctors, and if you are comfortable with the care you are receiving from them.

At the Adult Clinic, they usually give me a sputum culture and PFTs each visit. I get x-rays and blood work about every other visit. At first they had me go in every six months, but I meantioned to them that I would be more comfortable going at least 3 times a year, they agree without a problem. When it was discovered that I had Osteoporosis, they were very concerned and wanted me on treatment ASAP. I do not have CFRD or ABPA, so I do not know what they do or how they treat either. Their team consist of : Pulmo Dr, FNP, Dietician, & Social Worker...and you everyone at (almost) each visit. The Pulmo Dr also doesnt like to use medicine that has not been approved for patient use. He would not give me HS until it was offically approved. Which can be a little fustrating but understandable as well.

Let me know if you have anymore questions. I will answer them the best that I can <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">. Good luck.

blindhearted · Mar 27, 2008

I go to Duke. I've gone there since I was a child. I like Duke. I dont have any problems with it. I went to the children's clinic, then to the adult clinic. I have heard good things about UNC as well. It really comes down to how you like your care, if ur personality works well with the doctors, and if you are comfortable with the care you are receiving from them.

At the Adult Clinic, they usually give me a sputum culture and PFTs each visit. I get x-rays and blood work about every other visit. At first they had me go in every six months, but I meantioned to them that I would be more comfortable going at least 3 times a year, they agree without a problem. When it was discovered that I had Osteoporosis, they were very concerned and wanted me on treatment ASAP. I do not have CFRD or ABPA, so I do not know what they do or how they treat either. Their team consist of : Pulmo Dr, FNP, Dietician, & Social Worker...and you everyone at (almost) each visit. The Pulmo Dr also doesnt like to use medicine that has not been approved for patient use. He would not give me HS until it was offically approved. Which can be a little fustrating but understandable as well.

Let me know if you have anymore questions. I will answer them the best that I can <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">. Good luck.

blindhearted · Mar 27, 2008

I go to Duke. I've gone there since I was a child. I like Duke. I dont have any problems with it. I went to the children's clinic, then to the adult clinic. I have heard good things about UNC as well. It really comes down to how you like your care, if ur personality works well with the doctors, and if you are comfortable with the care you are receiving from them.

At the Adult Clinic, they usually give me a sputum culture and PFTs each visit. I get x-rays and blood work about every other visit. At first they had me go in every six months, but I meantioned to them that I would be more comfortable going at least 3 times a year, they agree without a problem. When it was discovered that I had Osteoporosis, they were very concerned and wanted me on treatment ASAP. I do not have CFRD or ABPA, so I do not know what they do or how they treat either. Their team consist of : Pulmo Dr, FNP, Dietician, & Social Worker...and you everyone at (almost) each visit. The Pulmo Dr also doesnt like to use medicine that has not been approved for patient use. He would not give me HS until it was offically approved. Which can be a little fustrating but understandable as well.

Let me know if you have anymore questions. I will answer them the best that I can <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">. Good luck.

blindhearted · Mar 27, 2008

I go to Duke. I've gone there since I was a child. I like Duke. I dont have any problems with it. I went to the children's clinic, then to the adult clinic. I have heard good things about UNC as well. It really comes down to how you like your care, if ur personality works well with the doctors, and if you are comfortable with the care you are receiving from them.

At the Adult Clinic, they usually give me a sputum culture and PFTs each visit. I get x-rays and blood work about every other visit. At first they had me go in every six months, but I meantioned to them that I would be more comfortable going at least 3 times a year, they agree without a problem. When it was discovered that I had Osteoporosis, they were very concerned and wanted me on treatment ASAP. I do not have CFRD or ABPA, so I do not know what they do or how they treat either. Their team consist of : Pulmo Dr, FNP, Dietician, & Social Worker...and you everyone at (almost) each visit. The Pulmo Dr also doesnt like to use medicine that has not been approved for patient use. He would not give me HS until it was offically approved. Which can be a little fustrating but understandable as well.

Let me know if you have anymore questions. I will answer them the best that I can <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">. Good luck.

blindhearted · Mar 27, 2008

I go to Duke. I've gone there since I was a child. I like Duke. I dont have any problems with it. I went to the children's clinic, then to the adult clinic. I have heard good things about UNC as well. It really comes down to how you like your care, if ur personality works well with the doctors, and if you are comfortable with the care you are receiving from them.
 
 
 At the Adult Clinic, they usually give me a sputum culture and PFTs each visit. I get x-rays and blood work about every other visit. At first they had me go in every six months, but I meantioned to them that I would be more comfortable going at least 3 times a year, they agree without a problem. When it was discovered that I had Osteoporosis, they were very concerned and wanted me on treatment ASAP. I do not have CFRD or ABPA, so I do not know what they do or how they treat either. Their team consist of : Pulmo Dr, FNP, Dietician, & Social Worker...and you everyone at (almost) each visit. The Pulmo Dr also doesnt like to use medicine that has not been approved for patient use. He would not give me HS until it was offically approved. Which can be a little fustrating but understandable as well.
 
 Let me know if you have anymore questions. I will answer them the best that I can <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">. Good luck.

etabetac · Mar 27, 2008

Just wanted to say I don't think DeFeo is around anymore. He was a fellow. I haven't seen DeFeo in a long time. Also want to point out UNC has approximately 20 cf researchers on staff in addition to doctors.

etabetac · Mar 27, 2008

Just wanted to say I don't think DeFeo is around anymore. He was a fellow. I haven't seen DeFeo in a long time. Also want to point out UNC has approximately 20 cf researchers on staff in addition to doctors.

etabetac · Mar 27, 2008

Just wanted to say I don't think DeFeo is around anymore. He was a fellow. I haven't seen DeFeo in a long time. Also want to point out UNC has approximately 20 cf researchers on staff in addition to doctors.

etabetac · Mar 27, 2008

Just wanted to say I don't think DeFeo is around anymore. He was a fellow. I haven't seen DeFeo in a long time. Also want to point out UNC has approximately 20 cf researchers on staff in addition to doctors.

etabetac · Mar 27, 2008

Just wanted to say I don't think DeFeo is around anymore. He was a fellow. I haven't seen DeFeo in a long time. Also want to point out UNC has approximately 20 cf researchers on staff in addition to doctors.

catboogie · Mar 28, 2008