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I know that I had written earlier about my bout with Bronchitis back in the middle of August. I have been to the doctor three times. I had a breathing test which was abnormal. I have been on two kinds of inhalers and have been using a Nebulizer. When I went on Flovent I was doing much better but I still was short of breath just doing the simplest tasks. It has been nearly three months since I have not been winded to some degree. Some days were worse than others depending on what I did.
Finally Wednesday I was able to see the Pulmonary Specialist. He put me on Symbicort. Symbicort is for Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis and COPD. This is a miracle drug. Yesterday I woke up and was not winded at all. Going up the stairs and going for a short walk and doing a few other things and I was breathing just fine. I was so used to being winded that all day I kept expecting to get short of breath, but I didn't.
Today I went to the store and carried a couple of heavy bags downstairs, did laundry, baked cookies. I cleaned my Microwave. A couple of weeks ago I would have been lucky to do just one of those things.
I have a follow-up appointment with the Specialist in May. I am supposed to call if I have any problems before then.
The Specialist says I have Asthma and I could have a bad spell if something triggers it such as a bad cold or Bronchitis or something I might be allergic to. I am sure I have had Asthma for sometime without realizing it.
I just cannot say enough about Symbicort. Symbicort has given me back my energy. It is indeed a miracle drug. The downside is that it is very expensive. One inhaler lasts one month and costs $319.00. Thanks to my dear Clayton who was a longshoreman for over 25 years, I have wonderful insurance. I only pay $1.00. I wonder how many people could benefit by it and not be able to get it because of the cost.
