BDTyre
Sr. Member
- Reaction score
- 4
- Points
- 230
Here's what I got today:
"Dear BDTyre,
I have reviewed the medical records accompanying your application to join the...CF including the recent notes from your family physician and Pulmonary function test and methacholine challenge test. These documents can not rule out exercise induced asthma and you still require ventolin on as needed basis....
Your case could be reconsidered once a detailed current assemsment from a respirologist is provided. This assessment should include copies of any diagnostic medical testing that may be conducted including exercise stress test. It should also include a statement identifying any limitations to your physical activities and the type of follow-up required...."
Here's the thing: my doctor did not tell the CF what he told me. I asked him if I would need any additional testing, including an exercise test. He said no, it would be necessary. I asked him if he would advise the discontinuance of medication, he asked why I was still using it if I didn't have asthma. As such, I haven't used my medication since March.
However, the letter he wrote to the CF was basically a brief history of my childhood asthma and the statement that the test results indicate I MAY not have asthma.
I can exceed the CF physical requirements without having any difficulties breathing. I exercise on a very regular basis without problems. However, I have a feeling I will still have to go through yet more tests, something I don't feel to be necessary. I'm also concerned about whether or not I'll have to repeat the PFT and methacholine tests.
Any advice on this one?
"Dear BDTyre,
I have reviewed the medical records accompanying your application to join the...CF including the recent notes from your family physician and Pulmonary function test and methacholine challenge test. These documents can not rule out exercise induced asthma and you still require ventolin on as needed basis....
Your case could be reconsidered once a detailed current assemsment from a respirologist is provided. This assessment should include copies of any diagnostic medical testing that may be conducted including exercise stress test. It should also include a statement identifying any limitations to your physical activities and the type of follow-up required...."
Here's the thing: my doctor did not tell the CF what he told me. I asked him if I would need any additional testing, including an exercise test. He said no, it would be necessary. I asked him if he would advise the discontinuance of medication, he asked why I was still using it if I didn't have asthma. As such, I haven't used my medication since March.
However, the letter he wrote to the CF was basically a brief history of my childhood asthma and the statement that the test results indicate I MAY not have asthma.
I can exceed the CF physical requirements without having any difficulties breathing. I exercise on a very regular basis without problems. However, I have a feeling I will still have to go through yet more tests, something I don't feel to be necessary. I'm also concerned about whether or not I'll have to repeat the PFT and methacholine tests.
Any advice on this one?