What's the Difference Betwn Asthma And Vcd? Posted: 03-19-06 18:43pm
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!!!
