Don't have C.O.P.D.

Hey Everyone,

I hope everyone is safe from the fires, floods and hurricanes. Here in South Louisiana we've been getting downpours but nothing to complain about.

My pulmonologist retired. I saw him two days before he left. He was awesome. He will be missed.

So I had my GP refer me to a different pulmonologist in the same city I live in. My former pulmonologist was in my hometime about 50 miles one way. Since alot of my doctors in my hometown have been going to something else or retiring I've decided to get doctors closer to me.

After 6 months of miscommunication my GP told me I had an appointment with my new pulmonologist October 16. She had warned me that it would be a long wait. She also stated the new pulmonologist wanted an x-ray. So I went have the x-ray done.

When my GP received the x-ray results she said it showed emphysemic changes. This gave me anxiety and depression. 

In the middle of August, the pulmonologist receptionist called and asked if I could go in the next day.

I like my new pulmonologist. He asked me who told me I had C.O.P.D. I couldn't remember for the life of me. He said according to the x-ray and my lab work my GP has done, I do NOT have C.O.P.D. I have asthma! I asked him if he was sure. He said yes. He also said he doesnt believe I have emphysema although he could see why the radiologist interpreted it that way.  He did an Ige lab work which was also normal.

My pulmonary function test was 68% which is good for me considering part of my lung is gone and my asthma. He said I seemed to be doing good and continue meds. He wants to see me in 6 months. 

I am trying to remember who told me I had C.O.P.D.

Oh well, anyway..have an awesome day.

Until next time.....pray for those affected by the crazy weather.

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