Today I went to the pulmonologist for my regular check up. I saw the PA instead of the doctor but I see about half the time anyway. She asked how it was going. I talked about the upper respiratory infection and how it was ligering a bit but I was feeling much better. She was frustrated that they gave me antibiotics and not steroids. She told me that any kind of breathing issue should be treated with steroids since I am asthmatic. She also said that any kind of respiratory issue will trigger the asthma so I will really do need the steroids. (Not a pleasant thought for me.) I told her that for two weeks I used the nebulizer morning and night. She said that was the right thing to do. She said my lungs are clear but my O2 level was a little low. She thinks it's probably due to the weather change. She reminded me to not hesitate to use the inhaler or nebulizer if I start coughing a lot or wheezing. She also said don't wait until it gets bad. She even said if I am having respiratory issues don't hesitate to come to them instead of the my GP.
So my lungs are good for now. She asked how it was at work. I told her about the measures that have been taken to reduce some of the irritants. I also mentioned that the corporate safety person is very interested in getting the environment controlled because while I know my triggers, others might not and the company needs to be sure that everyone is safe.
My C-PAP usage came up and she said I was doing great. I mentioned the couple of times that I hadn't used it and why. She said that I should be fine with the insurance company because of the hours I use it each night. She also brought up my weight loss. She pointed out that I have loss over a 100# since I started coming to them. She is very proud of me.
I got my flu shot and my second prevnar 13 vaccine and was out of there in record time. So I all in all a good visit.
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