scared and nervous. Just thought this would help me release some of the anxiety and hopefully someone will have some positive thoughts to pass on to me. I was hospitalized on 09/27/04 for "pneumonia". I was there through 10/02/04. I had been sick for about 6 weeks fighting severe cough, shortness of breath, fatigue and tightness in my chest. After numerous antibiotic treatments that failed, I was hospitalized for intensive iv antibiotic treatment, breathing treatments, oxygen and nourishment. My chest x-ray stated abnormal density in the left suprahilar region. The subsequent ct scan showed multiple nodules, approx. 1/2 cm in size in both lungs. They are seen in the right upper lung and the left upper lung, in the right middle lobe and in the right lung base. Mild subsegmental atelectasis is identified in both lung bases and there are bilateral effusions present. Atheromatous calcifications are seen in the aortic arch. Out of the several nodular densities in both lungs, 2 are calcified, consistent statistically with calcified granulomata. A three-month follow-up is recommended to confirm stability of the non-calcified nodular densities, atelectasis and bilateral effusions. The soonest appointment that my primary physician was able to get with a pulmonary doctor is january 6, 2005, she had requested within 1 week but they were fully booked. I have been told to try and stay calm. She has done a pft and it was not good so she has put me on a nebulizer 4 times per day with inhalers in between. I have been told that it is possible that it could be cancer, but it is also possible that it could be nothing. I still have the cough, wheezing, shortness of breath and now when I blow my nose, there are streaks of blood. But....I'm told to be calm. Any feelings...Responses...Medical input, would be greatly appreciated. I can't sleep for the worry. If anyway can help me, please...I would so appreciate anything.

God bless,
nuttijo