I took Clara to see a pulmonologist. They examined her chest x-ray and decided to do a lung function test. After the test the respiratory therapist came in and give Clara a breathing treatment. Then they did another lung function test. On the second test her lung function had improved by 10%. That generally isn't enough of an increase for the pulmonologist to think that the breathing treatment did it's job, but in this case she decided that the breathing treatment helped.
The doctor told us that there is inflammation in her lungs that is usually caused by acid reflux or asthma. So the pulmonologist decided to treat Clara for both. CJ had horrible acid reflux as a baby and the chemo/steroids often cause stomach problems. So they gave her an inhaler and put her on an acid reducer. We go back to see them the end of November so they can re-evaluate her condition. I will say that her cough improved dramatically in just a few days of the treatment and she seems to be feeling better than she has felt in a long time.
Wow! You weren't even supposed to get in until December and you got in in early October. That is God working for you too. That rarely happens.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the cough seems to be better. Coughing can really hinder sleep, which she needs a lot of to get better.
Sharon B