Update and questions

May 11, 2011

Hi all,

It's been a while since I posted, so here's a short version of what has been

going on.

Breathing difficulties increase. Some of my symptoms mimic Congestive Heart

Failure but that has been absolutely ruled out. Other symptoms appear to be

other types of cardiac issues...also completely ruled out. Even my asthma is

acting oddly ... NO wheezing/rasps/rails. O2 saturation remains in the mid to

high 90's. Severe broncho spasms are the only consistent symptoms As a result,

I will be off to National Jewish in the next several weeks. We'll see what they

can do.

In preparation for the trip, I had a CT scan today and I'm scheduled for a

bronchoscopy on Tuesday morning. YIPEE!!! (notice the tongue in my cheek).

While en route to check my lungs, he's planning on a lay over in the vocal

chords to see if VCD is a key player or not.

My doctor is suggesting I consider a new asthma treatment called Broncho

Thermoplasty.

ni.aspx To me, it sounds like they microwave the insides of my lungs and wait

for new tissue to heal that will work better. The goal is to reduce the amount

of smooth muscle while regenerating the lining, nerves and mucosa of the lungs.

It DOES NOT fill my heart with joy to read these things. Has anyone here heard

of this? Has anyone heard of another individual who has had this? Please let

me know as I'd dearly love to speak with others to see what kind of efficacy

this procedure has. I also need to learn what type of side effects come along

with this. In my opinion,. God put those muscles there for a reason, what

happens when/if we kill them off?

Mike

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