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Required appointments with BE pulmonologist
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Sep 29 5:35pm | Replies (14)Comment receiving replies
I see Dr. McShane in Tyler. I was going twice a year. Since it is a five hour drive for me - I live in the San Antonio area - she recommended a colleague she works with closely at UTSA (Dr. Diego Maselli) for me to see so I only have to go to a Tyler once a year. I still send sputum samples to UT Tyler quarterly. Have you asked her for a referral to a pulmonologist in OKC?
My situation is a little unusual. I was diagnosed with BE by a local pulmonologist after developing a chronic wet cough. I found out about Dr. McShane through this group. When she looked at the same CT as the doctor who diagnosed me she said I don’t have BE. I have what she believes is the precursor to BE. I am being watched by her because she wants to see how my case progresses. I still have to nebulize and do airway clearance daily, but at this point I don’t have permanent lung damage. I feel very blessed to have two amazing pulmonologist watching over me. I have this group to thank for that!
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Yes I, surprisingly, did not think to ask Dr. McShane about a pulmonologist in OKC during my first two visits with her. Sue on this website helped me with realizing that I should ask for a referral of a pulmonologist in OKC from Dr. McShane. I will ask her this visit in October. In my searches to help myself I found Dr. McShane after my call to the COPD Foundation who referred me to John Torrence and he informed me of Dr. McShane in Tyler.
Interesting that you also started with chronic wet cough as I did.....which began my self made appointments with various medical specialists along with internet searches to help find the answer of what the cause was.
Your words, "don't have permanent lung damage". I need to address that with Dr. McShane because I truly don't know if mine, at this point, is permanent lung damage. Which it might be from my Legionella and Mycoplasma Pneumonias I had together in the mid 80's. I also have a hiatal hernia and I read online that a hernia can cause overproduction of mucus which can, and does for me, cause much throat clearing. I personally feel it is the hiatal hernia causing the constant wet cough, mucus, especially after I eat. It can be an all day thing, clearing my thorat, with my trying to put weight back on and eat those small meals they talk of.
I have visited San Antonio several times and especially enjoyed the River Walk at Christmas. Had a lovely stay at the original building that went from St. Mary's College to La Mansion Del Rio but now an Omni.
Thank you for your reply and wishing you continued results of "no permanent lung damage."