Moving forward?
Well, I know I've have posted alot, But I feel like I'm finally moving forward. I'm 28 and last year I was diagnosed with "likely asthma". Well in the last 6 months I have had bronchitis and pneumonia 5 times. Last two times I have had lowered oxygen saturation (down to 95) most times it's 99-100. I am in the midst of bronchitis again, after 2 days of a head cold, it move immediately down to the chest. I had to go to a walk-in as my doctor is full this week (I am in Ontario Canada) and apparently I really puzzled the doctor. He referred me to a pulmonologist finally. And he prescribed me Levequin and he wants me to take prednisone for 2 months, he thinks it's something more chronic now. Has this ever happened before? Sorry for the long post
Sorry didn't mean to write the first part*
Hi mrsyates2019 - Don't worry about how much your posting - that's what this site is for. Obviously you have been going through quite a bit related to your respiratory system. I'm so happy to hear you're seeing a pulmonologist now.
To answer your question about going from an acute issue to "something more chronic" - yes, it is possible. However, the fact that your doctor has placed you on a 2 month course of prednisone it good. That indicates he feels there is probably a chronic inflammation that needs to be dealt with. As I'm sure you know, airway inflammation is the underlying problem with asthma; the steroid should help that.
I encourage you to check out our sister site, https://asthma.net/
You'll find a lot of good information that will ease your mind.
Best, Lyn (site moderator)
Hi mrsyates2019 and thanks for your post. As Lyn said, feel free to access our websites (COPD.net and asthma.net) as often and for as long as you like. We're happy to have you as a member of our online community. We look forward to your continuing to participate here.
All the best, Leon (site moderator)
