Guest guest Posted November 12, 2000 Report Share Posted November 12, 2000 , I'm sorry to hear that you're not feeling well. Hope you start feeling better soon. Regarding the CAT scan for Carmela: When I had mine done, my doctors also asked the radiologist to do it in 'thin sections.' I guess they get more info that way. Who knows? Take care, Connie R > Carmela, > Sorry that this is not warm and fuzzy. But I'm battling a cold and slightly > out of fuzzies today. > > Hi its R. > IMHO a spiral CT scan is what you should be asking for if you are trying to > determine if you have tracheal involvement. This is done using different > breathing techniques while the CAT scan is following you trachea movement. > The table moves as it scans and is by far the better dx tool then an MRI. > Also you may wish to have a full pulmonary stress test ran. > Also please discuss with your doctors about having a sleep study done. > With RP the trachea can react differently in the sleep stages. This study > will tell you and your doctors what all your vital signs are and your oxygen > concentrations are while you are asleep. It will also tell them how your > body reacts to these problems. > > All My Love. > R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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