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Anyone On Here Have Alpha-1 And Get The Infusions?

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Kingman, AZ

I am in the process of getting the infusions approved by Medicare.

6 days ago
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

True @A MyCOPDTeam Member.
Infusion is method of medication delivery - a Treatment path - unassociated with any particular ailment or disease. The weblink only describes INFUSION in general terms and does not cover all circumstances.

But NOW, considering every one will likely be given an IV catheter when admitted to the ICU for Respiratory Failure, does that make Water 💦 (H2O) a DRUG? 💦🤕
be Well 🫂

6 days ago (edited)
A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member You may be interested in this link: https://www.alphanet.org/managing-alpha-1/augme...
@A MyCOPDTeam Member Nope, she has Alpha1-antitrypsine (emphyseme due to a genetic lack of AAT), reason why she needs the "augmentation therapy". It's a rare disease. Hugs🧸

What Is Augmentation Therapy?
What Is Augmentation Therapy?
6 days ago (edited)
A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member

What Is Infusion Therapy and When Is It Needed?
https://www.healthline.com/health/infusion-therapy

Infusion Therapy: What Is It, What Conditions Does It Treat?
Infusion Therapy: What Is It, What Conditions Does It Treat?
6 days ago
A MyCOPDTeam Member

What are infusions

6 days ago

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