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    Nikki Peebles Riley
    Mar 5, 2017

    What is the name of the doctor that treats your TS?

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    What state are they practicing in?

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    hodels
    Apr 19, 2017

    Dr. Darrell Klotz, Charlotte, NC - fantastic doc.

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    Clarissa Griffith
    May 9, 2017

    Dr. Marshall Smith, SLC, UT

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    Clarissa Griffith
    May 9, 2017

    Dr. Smith is fantastic. You'll all get to meet him, because he is presenting at the conference.

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    • thundercaldwell
      May 10, 2017

      Grasping whatever may help

      My last dialation was Dec 2016. The previous one was six months prior to December. By Feb 2017 I was coughing and feeling like I could not get air at times. I was pannicking as it was way to soon. Decided to see an Allergy doctor hoping I had asthma or allergies making the situation worse. Allergy test revealed no allergies, no asthma. But instead of stopping there the allergy doctor tested my acid reflex left and felt that even though I was taking Ranidine at night that I needed to be placed on Omopropozle 40mg morning and night for one month to see if it helped the drainage which was causing the cough and mucous plugging my Trachea. He also placed me on two different nasal sprays 1)Azelastine HCI 2)FluticasonePropionate 50 mg which allowed me instantly to break a many year nose spray addiction. I between to breathe a lot better and had fewer coughing spells. Later reduced the Omopropozle 40 mg in the mornings. He explained that acid reflux results in much more mucous drainage. I also took note of a post from this website where somone was told to do "huffing" instead of coughing to unstop the plug in the trachea and explained how. It has proven very effective in spite of the fact it sometimes takes 30 minutes to get relief. Immediately when I "huff" or cough out the mucous plug I feel so much better for a good while. Now I only have around 4 episodes per day and I am not as short winded and breathe much better. Hopefully I will may it a lot long now between dialations. Whatever helps I am willing to try. I am looking forward to the conference June 2-4. Pat in Canton, NC
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    • Nikki Peebles Riley
      Mar 5, 2017

      Some Procedures for TS

      The most common treatment options for tracheal stenosis include: Tracheal Resection and Reconstruction — During a tracheal resection, our surgeons remove the constricted section of the trachea and then rejoin the upper and lower sections. This is usually a very successful treatment for stenosis, with excellent long-term results. Bronchoscopic Tracheal Dilation — Widening of the trachea, either with a balloon or surgical instruments called tracheal dilators, provides temporary relief of symptoms and allows our experts to determine how much of the trachea is affected by the stenosis. During the dilation procedure, we can also diagnose the cause of the stenosis if it is not already known. Laser Bronchoscopy — In some cases, our surgeons use lasers to remove the scar tissue that is causing the stenosis. Laser surgery offers good short-term results and provides temporary relief, but is usually not a long-term solution. In some situations, laser surgery can actually worsen the stenosis. For those reasons, it is important to consider the underlying disorder before using laser surgery to treat tracheal stenosis. Tracheobronchial Airway Stent — A tracheal stent is a tube made out of metal or silicone that is placed in the airway to help keep it open. Stents are used as both short- and long-term treatments for stenosis. https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/tracheal-diseases/diagnosis-treatment-msk/treatment-tracheal-stenosis
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