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On 2/2/2023 at 11:56 AM, Sheryl said:

 

I have severe COPD and live in Pattaya, I completely agree with your views and have found that both COPD specialists leave a lot to be desired. I 

recently had my medication changed with has virtually destroyed me but my doctor refuses to change to another option. My neext step will be to make an appointment at Banfrumgrad Hospital who have real specialists.

 

Your results  are all normal as far as I can tell.  Even the results in the 70 - 86% range are well above thresholds for diagnosing pulmonary disease to the best of my knowledge. But I am most definitely not an expert.

 

I suggest you not  continue with either this doctor or this hospital.  Small private hospitals upcountry in no way have the level of expertise found in Bangkok even if affiliated with a Bangkok based chain. In fact, unless in Chiang Mai or maybe Pattaya, I generally advise people away from private hospitals in the provinces.

 

Since all this started after you had COVID, the effects of COVID are indeed the likely explanation. After effects of COVID are many and varied and still not well understood. Fortunately most improve with time as it sounds like yours have done.

 

Since you have no breathing issues now and can even run 5 km, swim etc without difficulty I think the only real issue is whether and how you can now safely come off the inhaler.  Note that this has to be done through a gradual tapering, not suddenly as that can trigger problems with more than your breathing.

 

I suggest you come up to Thonburi and see one of this pulmonologists there:

 

https://www.siphhospital.com/en/medical-services/doctor-biography?id=68

 

Same doctor can also be seen at Thonburi Hospital on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings

https://www.thonburihospital.com/searchdoctor

 

 

 

 

15 hours ago, Etaoin Shrdlu said:

Open a new account at the branch you prefer. Transfer the funds from the original account to the new account. Close the original account.

Yes agreed this is the easiest way.

Try Kasikorn Bank, they would always give an account to a farang on a tourist visa.

12 hours ago, bignok said:

More money than sense. Always get a proper lawyer. Double check details.

Proper lawyer in Thailand, rarer than hens teeth

16 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said:

But still far too expensive. 

Agreed 40 baht/USD coming soon

18 hours ago, kwonitoy said:

Expats in Thailand Bangkok Can Get COVID-19 Vaccination at Phyathai 2 and Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospitals 

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya are also accepting registrations.

Tried to register today but as expected with a government web site, it doesn't work. None of the drop down boxes working so cannot input required information.

I haven't seen a mention of it here but one has to asked where is all the testing. You cannot stop the spread of Covid without thorough testing. Can anyone tell me where there is a government testing centre. I have not seen one or know where to find one.

13 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Was going to say adequate free testing would be top of that % reduction list, but hey, that would just be daft farang supposition I guess.

85% no testing or vaccine needed then !!!!!!