Dennis has been having more and more trouble breathing lately. His breaths are short and no matter how much we work with him, he seems unable to breath deeper. He also has been dealing with lots of phlem in the mornings and gurgling in his throat.
We made an appointment with his general practioner last week, and he suggested an appointment with a pulmonary specialist. Today he went in for a chest e-ray, a breath test and an appointment with a doctor to interpret the tests. The news was not so great.
It seems that the lungs are shutting down. Okay, I may come off as an idiot here, but I never knew the lungs were a muscle; I always thought the lungs were a organ. But, whatever, they are shutting down and they are not preforming as the ought.
Dennis is depressed. I suppose I am too.
But tomorrow we have a luncheon date with Hamed and Ashley, and they always cheer us up. That's what nephews and girlfriends are here for.
Until later,
Ann and Dennis
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I can't imagine how you can deal with something like this, Ann. But then we never know what we can stand until it's upon us. My heart aches for both of you.
You are right, the lungs are not a muscle. The muscle is in the rib cage and diaphram.
Thanks, PC. I didn't think I was an idiot. :)
Annie, is he transitioning? I'm so sorry for both of you.
Hugs to you both...
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