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smokefree04



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PostPosted: March 24, 2005 12:41 PM    Post subject: A happy update Reply with quote

I went for my follow up with the pulmonologist yesterday. The results of my methocholine challenge came back and I DO NOT have asthma. Very Happy

I had to take another spiro yesterday (breathing test) and it still shows an obstruction on exhaling. He said that tells him that the obstruction is not in the thorax (chest cavity) but outside of it (which leaves my neck/throat). He said that could be caused by any number of things. So next on the list is a CT scan on my throat. He wants to check and make sure because I have hypothyroidism that I do not have a goiter that partially blocks my airway. He also ordered me to go in for a sleep study because it is obvious to anyone in the room with me that I have sleep apnea. He also looked at my tonsils again and said they almost touch in the middle and must come out.

I do have MILD COPD manifesting itself in slight bronchitis, but it is reversible because it is due to constant sinus drainage. Once my allergy situation is corrected (start next week on shots) and I have the sinus windows and septaplasty done it will straighten itself out and I will not have to take the Advair or Allbuterol. I may even be able to go off my Singulair as well ::feeling sparkly at that thought::

If my tonsils are what are causing the obstruction and they remove them I should be able to breathe fine again. Very Happy

Yay for awesome doctors who listen ::does a booty dance::
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PostPosted: March 24, 2005 12:52 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

that's terriffic news Sarah, and I have only two words for you...



ICE CREAM!




(Hey don't tonsils and Ice cream go together?)
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PostPosted: March 24, 2005 2:14 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sarah,

Wow!!!! This is great news...no asthma! Yes! Very Happy Dancing with ya! Very Happy Very Happy

Your doc is going to get you up and running in no time. Cool
So happy for you!!!! Very Happy Very Happy



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PostPosted: March 24, 2005 3:23 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great news!

And, if it is the tonsils ~ you'll get a medal with a lion on it! (Well, I got one for bravery when I had my tonsils out when I was 3! Wink )

Awesome, awesome for you! Cool
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PostPosted: March 24, 2005 6:41 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great News!

Musical Note

happy days are here again...
The skys above are clear again..
happy days are here again...Musical Note

Hip Hip Hurray!!!!!

Love, Londa
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PostPosted: March 24, 2005 9:10 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

that's great news, sarah! and pam's right; when you get your tonsils out, you get to have all the ice cream you can eat! cool! (btw, pam: spring is officially here; the snowman is open! come on up and i'll buy you a sundae... Smile )
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PostPosted: March 24, 2005 10:31 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sarah I am so happy for you. That is just awesome!!!! Kerry
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