Asking the Right Questions about COPD

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Courtesy Lung Institute

Knowing what to ask medical professionals can be challenging, but a solid understanding helps people make informed decisions. The Lung Institute’s Dallas Medical Director Sreedevi Marakatham, MD, addresses some of these questions for those seeking options for lung disease.

Q: Tell us about The Lung Institute.

A: The Lung Institute offers stem cell therapy, a research study, for patients suffering from pulmonary conditions such as COPD, emphysema or pulmonary fibrosis. With clinics in Tampa, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Scottsdale and Dallas, we’ve helped over 2,500 people since the first clinic opened in Tampa 3 years ago.

Q: What kind of treatment do you offer for these conditions?

A: We offer investigative stem cell therapy, which uses the body’s cells to promote the healing of lung tissue. The procedure is minimally invasive and out-patient. We extract stem cells from a patient’s own blood or bone marrow, isolating the cells in our on-site lab and returning the cells intravenously.

Q: What makes investigative stem cell therapy different?

A: Most options for these conditions focus on symptoms but don’t address lung tissue degeneration. Investigative stem cell therapy aims to confront the disease itself, not just the symptoms.

Q: How are patients feeling after investigative stem cell treatment?

A: Because the stem cells are from the patient’s body, the risk of rejection is virtually eliminated. Our recent research study found that 82 percent of patients report an increase in quality of life after treatment, and 60 percent of those who took a pulmonary function test saw improvement.

Q: How can one contact The Lung Institute?

A: We have a team of patient coordinators ready to answer questions and to help determine qualification for investigative stem cell treatment. Anyone with questions about qualifying can call 855-882-1292 or find us at www.LungInstitute.com/LivingWell.

 

When people ask the right questions, they’re able to better understand their medical options and be proactive in their healthcare.

 

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