Apr. 4, 2008 - And the Final Answer Is...
Bronchilitis (No, Not Bronchitis)
10 Weeks
3 Doctors
3 Rounds of Antibiotics
2 X-Rays
2 Prescriptions of Cough Medicine
2 Types of Inhalers
1 CTscan
1 Round of Prednisolone
1 Worn out Mama
Blahhhhhh!!!!!
I have no idea what the difference is between the two, but according to the Pulmonary doctor, this is the unofficial name for the flu virus that they forgot to include in the flu shot this year. I wish I could get indignant with the flu shot makers, but I never got the shot. I never intended to get the shot. I hate shots.
In addition to having Bronchilitis, the doctor believes that I acquired viral induced asthma. He is not diagnosing me with asthma at this time. He did caution me that sometimes when viruses trigger asthma, you may continue to always have asthma. I am hoping this is not the case, but am so thankful that I am finally feeling better.
The doctor also had a chance to see my CT scan. He agreed with the primary care doctor that the "nodule" may be scar tissue from this virus or another one that I had earlier in my life. It was a relief to hear him say that, as there were many days that my imagination ran wild with fear. He concurs too that I should have a follow up just to be sure though.
Well, as much as I want to complain and feel sorry for myself for being sick for so long, I have to stop and remind myself that there are so many people who are far worse off than me. When I look at it from that perspective, I can genuinely feel thankful for what I have.
Comments
Apr. 5, 2008 - You have a wonderful attitude!
Posted by chris36
I hope you are fully recovered soon!
