Hi Karin :o)

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Hi Karin,

Can fully understand. It is hard, I agree. When I

started at Mount Saint full of excitement and

vigour this was short last. Unfortunately, I developed

a severe Pseudmonas pneumonia and was unable to

complete my year. Started the next year art Acadia

University in Wolfville. It would take me seven years

to complete a 4-year degree. Most often, my classes

were part-time, as I was unwell and not able to carry

a full course load. Graduated in October 2000 with a

BA (Honours) in Sociology. Have not been well enough

to complete further courses (have attempted) and have

not been well enough to hold a job. Additionally, the

way the system is set up if I work I lose med.

coverage. It has proven impossible to get insurance to

cover my pre-existing lung condition.

My family doctor comes from Vancouver, so I will ask

him about the availability of respirologists in BC. If

you did move there, would it be possible for you to

see a specialist in Alberta? Dr. Balter is right on

about care in the Maritimes. I’m working on moving

out of Nova Scotia to Alberta. Respiratory/bronch.

care is terrible in Nova Scotia. He is correct that

some of the best bronch. care maybe available within

Ontario. This is due to research conducted at Sick

Kids, and other hospitals, and greater number of

respirologists. My lungs cannot stand the smog and

summer humidity in Toronto.

Will look at the links you sent tonight.

Hope all is well,

Hugs:0)

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