Another cause could be GERD, here's a link that explains what that is... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gerd/DS00967
I never knew I had acid reflux but after being diagnosed with tracheal stenosis they said it could be the cause or maybe just play a part in making it worse so I was tested. I guess my symptoms are silent because I have it and didn't know it. They had me do a barium swallow test (upper GI). Here's a link to that test. http://www.fmh.org/body.cfm?id=181 They put me on omeprazole for awhile and then changed me to Nexium, the purple pill. I was sent to a specialist for this and they put me to sleep and went down and looked around to see if I would need surgery for this (upper endoscopy). Apparently they didn't think it was too severe. That doctor wasn't really that nice and I never followed up with him again. I take my nexium per my current doctors orders and will continue on that as long as he says to.
Today's been a bad day - as far as breathing is concerned. Thankfully I have a great family that takes good care of me. I have pretty much just set in my recliner all day. Sarah drug out the humidifier and hopes that will help me some. Sarah also went to the store for me today and everyone is helping me with anything that needs done around here. We usually put our tree up right after Thanksgiving but Sarah was busy packing for her trip to the Bahamas with Randy, and I wasn't up to it so we put it off until next weekend. I'm so happy for her to get this vacation. She spends so much time studying for exams that it will be nice for her to hit the beach and relax.
Until next time... take a few deep breaths for me and stay tuned for another post.
I read every one of your posts. Sarah is so sweet, there is nothing she wouldn't do for you. I was thinking a humidifier would be good for you. Glad she got it out, hope it helps you a little bit. Love you so much, praying for you everyday, and thinking about you all the time . Love you soooo much!!!
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