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    Feeling sick

    Ditto what Joni said about the sputum culture...that could clarify if your issue is bacterial or perhaps APBA or something else. Make sure they test it for regular bacteria, acid-fast bacteria (slow growing and night sweat-causing), and fungus. Shivers and night (or day) sweats means a...
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    Feeling sick

    Ditto what Joni said about the sputum culture...that could clarify if your issue is bacterial or perhaps APBA or something else. Make sure they test it for regular bacteria, acid-fast bacteria (slow growing and night sweat-causing), and fungus. <br /> <br />Shivers and night (or day) sweats...
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    Going in for TB testing

    Eden, Damage on a lung x-ray, particularly if it follows a certain pattern, can indicate a past or current infection. For example, upper lobes is often where TB hits, right middle lobe and lingula are indicative of non-TB mycobacteria. Although TB is uncommon these days, it is worth ruling...
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    Going in for TB testing

    Eden, Damage on a lung x-ray, particularly if it follows a certain pattern, can indicate a past or current infection. For example, upper lobes is often where TB hits, right middle lobe and lingula are indicative of non-TB mycobacteria. Although TB is uncommon these days, it is worth ruling...
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    Going in for TB testing

    Eden, <br />Damage on a lung x-ray, particularly if it follows a certain pattern, can indicate a past or current infection. For example, upper lobes is often where TB hits, right middle lobe and lingula are indicative of non-TB mycobacteria. <br />Although TB is uncommon these days, it is...
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    Bad allergies need help/advice.

    Allergy shots (desensitization immuno-therapy tailored to what you are allergic to) Singulair (pill that inhibits the leukotriene component of allergies) Symbicort (broncho-dilator and inhaled steriod to lower airway inflammation) Nasal steriod spray--I haven't had to do this since doing allergy...
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    Bad allergies need help/advice.

    Allergy shots (desensitization immuno-therapy tailored to what you are allergic to) Singulair (pill that inhibits the leukotriene component of allergies) Symbicort (broncho-dilator and inhaled steriod to lower airway inflammation) Nasal steriod spray--I haven't had to do this since doing allergy...
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    Bad allergies need help/advice.

    Allergy shots (desensitization immuno-therapy tailored to what you are allergic to) <br />Singulair (pill that inhibits the leukotriene component of allergies) <br />Symbicort (broncho-dilator and inhaled steriod to lower airway inflammation) <br />Nasal steriod spray--I haven't had to do this...
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    September 11

    On a train into Manhattan when tower 1 was hit. On the 1/9 subway when tower 2 was hit. At work in Midtown when they collapsed. I walked downtown to find my husband, sister and brother-in-law who worked in lower Manhattan. I couldn't find my husband because he'd gone to donate plasma as soon as...
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    September 11

    On a train into Manhattan when tower 1 was hit. On the 1/9 subway when tower 2 was hit. At work in Midtown when they collapsed. I walked downtown to find my husband, sister and brother-in-law who worked in lower Manhattan. I couldn't find my husband because he'd gone to donate plasma as soon as...
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    September 11

    On a train into Manhattan when tower 1 was hit. <br />On the 1/9 subway when tower 2 was hit. <br />At work in Midtown when they collapsed. <br />I walked downtown to find my husband, sister and brother-in-law who worked in lower Manhattan. I couldn't find my husband because he'd gone to donate...
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    September 11

    Sorry duplicate post.
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    September 11

    Sorry duplicate post.
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    September 11

    Sorry duplicate post.
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    Any CF'ers with breast implants?

    Do a search, I think there was a thread about this in the past and maybe someone had them? My vote would be "no way" though because if I have trouble coughing for even a day due to pain in my chest area or even stomach, I develop an exacerbation. Trapped mucus = sick. I am not sure how many...
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    Any CF'ers with breast implants?

    Do a search, I think there was a thread about this in the past and maybe someone had them? My vote would be "no way" though because if I have trouble coughing for even a day due to pain in my chest area or even stomach, I develop an exacerbation. Trapped mucus = sick. I am not sure how many...
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    Any CF'ers with breast implants?

    Do a search, I think there was a thread about this in the past and maybe someone had them? <br />My vote would be "no way" though because if I have trouble coughing for even a day due to pain in my chest area or even stomach, I develop an exacerbation. Trapped mucus = sick. <br />I am not...
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    I NEED HELP PLEASE!

    Pilates and Zumba will add significantly to your core strength. I can't promise the visual six pack. I see people in these classes who are strong as heck, but the muscles are covered with fat. They look awesome and are powerful though. I started out skinny and with a flabby stomach that I...
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    I NEED HELP PLEASE!

    Pilates and Zumba will add significantly to your core strength. I can't promise the visual six pack. I see people in these classes who are strong as heck, but the muscles are covered with fat. They look awesome and are powerful though. I started out skinny and with a flabby stomach that I...
  20. M

    I NEED HELP PLEASE!

    Pilates and Zumba will add significantly to your core strength. I can't promise the visual six pack. I see people in these classes who are strong as heck, but the muscles are covered with fat. They look awesome and are powerful though. <br />I started out skinny and with a flabby stomach that...
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