Bronte007
25-03-23, 18:08
I have had ongoing shortness of breath since Xmas and 2 chest X-rays , one CT as drs wanted to rule out pulmonary embolism.
I have been to see another GP - 3 months after this started. My last x Ray not back yet. Anyway oxygen levels are 97 on rest, 95 on walking but doctor can still hear bi- lateral crackles on both sides of lungs. Said sounded like Velcro and talked about possible fibrosis and has referred me to a specialist. I of course googled pulmonary fibrosis to find it’d progressive with life expectancy of only 2-3 years . I’m now in a panic , frightened I’m going to be diagnosed with something that’s going to kill me. I’m 52 years old and a non smoker. Could it just be a chest infection that hasn’t cleared ?
Is there anyone who’s experienced anything like this ? I’m so scared 😟
I have been to see another GP - 3 months after this started. My last x Ray not back yet. Anyway oxygen levels are 97 on rest, 95 on walking but doctor can still hear bi- lateral crackles on both sides of lungs. Said sounded like Velcro and talked about possible fibrosis and has referred me to a specialist. I of course googled pulmonary fibrosis to find it’d progressive with life expectancy of only 2-3 years . I’m now in a panic , frightened I’m going to be diagnosed with something that’s going to kill me. I’m 52 years old and a non smoker. Could it just be a chest infection that hasn’t cleared ?
Is there anyone who’s experienced anything like this ? I’m so scared 😟