Anyone other there, I have had sever asthma, since I was 26 after a really bad cold, I had to see and asthma doctor. While having to take very high doses of steriods, they don't always help. So they did a mini broncoscopy and found that one vocal cord was not moving in the same direction. I have since seen a ent guy and spl, to get the breathing techniqies down pat.. However when I go into the er, they are now saying that its always vcd. I was told that if the o'2 stats are high that its vcd and if they are low that is asthma. Also if I have an expiratory wheeze that it is asthma. Are there any other ways to define what is asthma and what is vcd?
I would love to here from anyone or if they have a website to see.. I have checked out the national jewish research center and cantbreathesuspectvcd.Com . Which has alot of really good information. I had a serious attack of vcd, yesterday and boy was it scary, I have 1000's of asthma attacks in my life, but this vcd is crippling. I have been told that one its causes is reflux, heartburn or gerd. I feel I need o'2 when I have these attacks, but the doctors will not give me o'2.. I don't want to spend my life at the er.. So any one out there please help.
My symptoms were, chronic throat clearing and choking on spittal and sore throats. I just thought it was age!!!