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To: ConservativeMan55

Go to a pulmonologist, For years my family doctor was treating me for ‘Asthma’ when I actually had Emphysema.


42 posted on 02/10/2016 12:50:01 PM PST by heights
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To: heights

Wow! Seriously?

I’ve had acid reflux problems for years.


46 posted on 02/10/2016 12:51:05 PM PST by ConservativeMan55 (In America, we don't do pin pricks. But sometimes we elect them.)
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To: heights

I coughed incessantly for 2 years. Made me nuts. Others were afraid they would catch whatever I had. I went to so many doctors, including a naturopath. An otolaryngologist thought there was a growth at the base of my tongue and did a hugely expensive biopsy (yet another reason we are planning to leave CT). Turned out it was a form of asthma. I have had the wheezing kind all my life but it was under control without drugs. This is a coughing kind. I have been on Theodur (300 mg 2x per day) and it has given me back a normal life. I am singing in the chorale again too! I am hoping I can taper off it once we get to springtime. I wish you the very best!!


60 posted on 02/10/2016 12:54:52 PM PST by sorrisi (CAP spending and TRADE Congress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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