48 Hoursby
Nathan L.
Lots of good things have happened in the past 48 hours....
First, Tricia and Gwyneth got lots of hang time together...Gwyneth enjoys it more than she appears to in this first picture.
Tricia's bronch
1 Month Bronchby
Nathan L.
We learned last minute that Tricia has her 1 month Bronchoscopy today. She's having it done right now, with the help of a few light sleeping meds, which should make the rest of the afternoon fun. :D
Nate
pyjamas in the daytimeby
derrick m.
I’ve watched the summer evenings pass by
I’ve heard the rattle in my bronchi…b.roberts
You wonder where you pick things up sometimes. I can pick up a southern drawl in about 3 days of constant exposure. I pick up on
Give Shrimp a Chanceby
CysticGal
Short post as I’m still working off the Versed. Bronch went very well. Minor anxiety that passed. Dr. G-tinymighty is awesome and I hope she does all my bronchs. I did not behave inappropriately during sedation. They didn’
How a Bronchoscopy Worksby
Lauren B.
A bronchoscopy or "bronch" as it is often referred to by patients, is a procedure performed by a pulmonologist when a closer look of the airways and lungs is needed. This helps the doctor determine the progression of lu
Friday Morning Updateby
Nathan L.
Tricia is getting her bronch right now...I'm in her room waiting for her to return. Gwyneth is hanging out with Grandma at the hotel.
The docs told Tricia this morning that she should be discharged sometime between Monday
Updateby
Nathan L.
Just a quick FYI that Tricia's bronch biopsy came back with no signs of rejection (which is always a good thing).
She was tested positive for Pseudomonas, a common bacteria found in the lungs of people with chronic lung di
Bronch Tomorrowby
Nathan L.
Tricia's TX doc wants to do a bronchoscopy on Tricia, so we decided to stay another night and take care of that tomorrow instead of heading home and having to come back to Durham in another week or so. So, we're staying in R
Operation Bronch. - OVER.by
meggymegos
Hidey Ho Heffers.
I'm home from the bronchoscopy. Well, I mean, I've been home. Since around 2:30 or 3:00 pm. I completely pigged out after the procedure. We stopped on the way home at McDonald's. I got a cheeseburger, l
KS, Nodules in Main Bronchus, what should I do?
and the report says Nodules in Main Bronchus. My oncologist referred me to a pulmonary specialist... Bronchus, what should I do? I certainly can understand your frustration, but it seems to me that things... doctor look down there to figure out what they are due to. KS of the bronchus (air ways...crap
it is my turn for stpid q's
(probably spelled it wrong) that is basically scraping the thick fluids from the bronchus, bronchioles...crap
Asthma "Bronchoterms" You Should Know
If you're an asthmatic you should know the following bronchoterms.
1. Broncho: If you're an asthmatic you should know that broncho comes from the Greek word bronchos which means windpipe.
2. Bronchus (Bronchi): The main air passages of the lungs. Often refers to the large airways...crap
Your Journey Down the Respiratory Tract
... lub dub... lub dub...
Bronchus (large airways): This is the passage air takes as it begins its travel... (see picture).
The bronchus, bronchioles and alveoli make up the bronchial tree.
Bronchial Smooth Muscle...crap