How long ago was it that I blogged about finally going to the doc about a persistent cough and then finding out I had a bronchial infection? It never quite went away and when I went in for my monthly prescription refill today, I brought up my new and continuing symptoms. My mom bought me a cool air humidifier a few days ago and it is lovely, but my chest gets tighter and tighter and has gotten harder and harder to breathe. I went swimming on Saturday (more about that in my next post which I hope to have the energy for tomorrow) and could hardly breathe - very unlike me in the pool.
The doc listened to my lungs and hooked me up to a little machine that made sure adequate oxygen was going in and out of my body. It is adequate, just not optimal, which they said is probably why I am so tired. I got a little inhaler that has helped with the tightness and a "z pack" of antibiotics which is supposed to make this go away.
The fantastic nurse there is also going to call the University of Utah clinic for me and try to get them to get me an appointment, since I keep leaving messages to no avail. I love my doc's office and the staff there.
So cross your fingers, would you?
PS Tomorrow I hope to report on all the amazing, marvelous, incredible, awesome family fun of the past weekend. Hopefully going to bed at eight and sleeping for 12 hours will help!
That's just strange and weird that it's not going away. Have you ever had problems with asthma before?
ReplyDeleteMy fingers are crossed and hoping you feel better. It would be a good Christmas present!
And I love your new doctor and what good care they take of you! I'm hoping you get in at the U soon!
I've never had asthma. But I love my inhaler. I always breath better in the hours around after I've used it.
ReplyDeleteApparently the U needed more info about me, but never asked, so when my doc's office called, they found that out. Er!