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Before Pulmonary Function tests, how long should I be off Symbicort?
Asthma & Allergy | Last Active: Aug 28 7:51am | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
I spoke with the gal that took the test, who was quite knowledgeable. As I was worried about silicosis, being a potter for 25 years, I had asked my doctor to make sure they tested for that. Apparently, the PFT does not do that and she said I needed a CT to determine whether this might be the cause of my obstruction. I am doing much better on the symbacort, and am now able cut back to one time per day, but I still would like to know whether silicosis might be the cause, in which case I would have to stop working. Anyway, I have asked my doctor if a CT would be covered for further investigation.
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@ckoehring - glad that you're doing much better on the budesonide and formoterol (Symbicort). Is this what was prescribed after the pulmonary function test, or did you already have that?
Good for you to be pursuing the CT and try to get to the bottom of your obstruction. I would not like wondering if my profession might have led to a health issue. Did you hear back about coverage? If so, what did you learn?