9/17/08 3:19 AM
Michael Asarch wrote in topic Article: Exercise Your Lungs:
Well, in answer to your question ricleen, I have indeed been checked for Alpha 1. That was on of the first places my Pulmonary Doctor started. I have been fortunate as I have been going to National Jewish Health in Denver, Co. They are one of the forerunners in lung disease research and treatment. People from all over including Internationally go there for evaluation.As I stated, I have been fortunate to have such a facility close by. I believe it has made all the difference.
Lest we forget though, it is also up to the individual and the decisions they make regarding their own health care, and how much effort they are willing to exert to live a life of quality with this damn decease.
The bottom line is that I may not be able to do some of the things I use to, quickly. But I am able to enjoy my life and where it leads, come what may!
I am currently awaiting a double lung transplant as well.
One final word about any kind of life altering decease. I believe that one must establish goals too. This gives a person reason, and a great feeling of triumph when one achieves those goals. Try it,, how full is your glass, mine is cracked but I still get nourishment from it. Thank You all for your interests. And again thank You, Denise Mann
Michael Asarch
