I’ve just been told by the pulmonologist that inhalers won’t work for me because my breathing problems stem from significant scoliosis that has caused sunken chest and compression of my lungs and possibly my heart. He says if I do have asthma it’s mild. And that the only treatment is major surgery which he doesn’t recommend. Anyone have a similar diagnosis? I also have hyperthyroidism and wondering if this is all related and if there are other alternatives besides surgery.
Scoliosis: I’ve just been told by the... - Asthma Community ...
Scoliosis
Written by
Beefull8
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
1 Reply
•
I'd talk to your GP. There is another forum run by the British Lung Foundation - go to Home tab. They may help you. I wonder if you could see a specialist physiotherapist to help with your breathing? Also check out organisations for Scoliosis so that you are as informed as possible. All the best.
Not what you're looking for?
You may also like...
Consultant doesn't believe my diagnosis
that he doesn't think that I actually have asthma and that my inhalers and nebuliser medicines are...
Feelings about FeNo testing
standard for testing for asthma and lung inflammation and should be in every surgery. He even...
hayfever triggering asthma
send a message to the asthma nurse to book me an appointment. I don’t have a major issue with that...
Sinus Surgery is it worth it?
experience and gone with surgery? I can't have the balloon surgery as I have an accessory...
GP won't increase my inhaler for winter
anyone else have this problem? My GP is obsessed with keeping my medication as low as possible,...