Thanks, Dr. John, for such nice validation!
The way I was diagnosed with tracheitis a few years ago was with a mirror
down the gullet, and the ENT saw a bright red trachea. I must have had this
over the years many times before this, and no one ever treated me for it
until then. Now, I insist on treatment, especially if I see a non-ENT, since
I have experienced vocal hemorrhages.
Let me say how much I appreciate having Dr. Messmer participating on our
list and dispelling myths, disseminating knowledge and dispensing sane
advice. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Susan Schneider
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Messmer, M.D." <jjm23@p...>
From: "John Messmer, M.D." <jjm23@p...>
To: <vocalist-temporary@egroups.com>
To: <vocalist-temporary@egroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2000 5:21 PM
Subject: [vocalist-temporary] Re: tracheitis
> I am a doctor and Susan is correct. Because the exam is not revealing,
the
> diagnosis is usually made after eliminating other things like sinusitis
and
> bronchitis. Some doctors do not treat it since there is little objective
> evidence of infection. You may have to press for treatment if you have
had
> a cough without improvement for more than two weeks.
>
> John
>
> John J. Messmer, M.D.
> Assistant Professor, Family & Community Medicine
> Penn State College of Medicine
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