Finally today I had an appointment with a lung doctor. First I was taken for lung tests. They had me go into a pressurized Plexiglas booth and do some breathing exercises into a tube. Then I was given some inhaler medication and went thru the same exercises. My scores were much higher. I then met with the doctor who determined my lungs were not healed from my early April problems. She said it takes about 6 months for a lung to heal. She prescribed a daily inhaler to open up my airways and to promote healing and better breathing. Also prescribed a rescue inhaler in case I am having trouble catching my breath. (I have to go back for an x-ray as they were backed up with people waiting.)
Somehow I knew this would not be and in and out visit. Now I have to see her again in a month.
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