However, we would advise your friend to try to find more information about the specific cause of his father's low blood count. It is important not to overload the circulatory system, especially in older people who have lung disorders. Thus the wait for additional transfusions. Overloading could lead to congestive heart failure, which is an accumulation of body fluid in the lungs, and further complications. It sounds like your friend's father is going to need supportive care to improve his fatigue and shortness of breath.
Many hospitals have rehabilitation programs to help people with chronic breathing problems.
Tell your friend to find out what resources are available for his father. 882-7000 to make an appointment with a University of Missouri Health Sciences Center physician. ENTs, allergists, and pulmonary doctors have checked her to no avail. The few allergy tests that were done were negative. Sinus CAT scans also were negative.