- Aspergillosis
- Interviews
Laura's interview
How did all start?
After hurricaine Irma the roof leaked and we were out of power for almost 2 weeks in Florida
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
no I don't but I am allergic to Aspergillus and have been sick since I returned
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
I am seeing an ENT allergist but he is not useful now.
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Prednisone took away the symptoms for 14 days
What have been your biggest difficulties?
sleep and sneezing feeling fatigued . Its terrible
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
my husband is beginning to come around to seeing it is a thing. everyone thought I was just being dramatic. no one else is affected.
What things have you stopped doing?
no energy to keep house as well. sleeping alot
What do you think about the future?
I need to move
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
ummm..random? no
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
again no
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Its been real
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Get out while you can I am not that sick...YET but this can become serious if I do not get out .
