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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?
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@greff and @merry I read about Diflucan and it has major contraindications when taking alprazolam. My primary dr. did give me an Rx for it and she already prescribes alprazolam for anxiety, I'm really afraid to take it because of the contraindications. I have severe reactions to most medications. I also had a nasopharyngoscopy by my allergist and he said that I have chronic sinusitis and told me to use Sensimist. I use that but it doesn't make a difference. I have literally already spent thousands going to specialists and holistic doctors and taking a gazillion supplements. Not having a specific diagnosis makes it so tough and I can't afford to go to the Mayo Clinic. For anyone that has had a bronchoscopy, are they very painful? I'm terrified about having one done if my new pulmo dr. requests one.
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@palmtrez123 - One of my worst fears was having a bronchoscopy. Thankfully my GI guy puts me out for a bit. My husband does it without anything. Here is some information about it: I do know that a lot of people gag at the beginning and then again at the end.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322178
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bronchoscopy/about/pac-20384746
When I have an operation or procedure and I have to have anesthesia there is often a Bronchoscopy done. And yes, I often have a sore throat after. But since I've never had one awake I will leave it to those who have.
@gabrielm;@greff;@helpnywhereucan;@helena4000;@jenniferhunte: Have any of you had a Bronchoscopy awake? How was it for you?
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palmtrez123, my ENT stated that there are several medications in the same class of drugs. My ENT and pharmacist checked my other medications to ensure that it would not interact with my smorgasbord of meds. Just a thought. Also, when he scoped my throat,. My vocal cords were severely irritated, which is why he told me to gargle everytime (to get the inhalant medication rinsed off of the cords). He also mentioned that I get a bronchoscope done. I think I will once I see if these meds work.