Guest guest Posted September 6, 2009 Report Share Posted September 6, 2009 Hello! My name is Alice Lynne and I'm glad to find this group! I'm a 44 yo SAHM from northern Nevada. My lung problems (we know now) started about 10 plus years ago when I started coming down with pneumonia and/or bronchitis that antibiotics never really helped, but would clear up on it's own. Chest x-rays never showed much and so my (ex) doctor was never really concerned. Then in April 2008 I came down with a cold that was going around, but my cough never went away. After two trips to urgent care and both times being told *it's just a cold* I gave up on seeing doctors about it and just let it take it's course. Then in August 2008 I went in for my yearly check up with my family doctor, who sent me directly to the hospital because of extremely low oxygen levels. After a hospital stay, many tests, CAT scans/x-rays, biopsies, blood work, my pulmonologist was able to diagnose me with chronic autoimmune hypersensitivity pneumonitis (we are still trying to find the cause..it's not mold or animal/bird sensitivities that the doctors/tests could detect) that has cause pulmonary fibrosis. Currently I am on no oral medicine. I am on oxygen, between 2 and 6 liters depending on the day and my activity. Take Care Alice Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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