Another Pulmonoligist with Another Diagnosis

A second pulmonoligist saw Christine today with a slightly different idea of what the diagnosis is.  Although both specialists agree that without a biopsy a diagnosis is purely an educated guess, the doctor today believes Christine does indeed have valley fever.  Airborne fungus from the soil gets caught in and begins to grow in the lungs.  The biopsy will be performed tomorrow and within a day or two we will hopefully know what the issue is.  Banner Estrella Hospital is a wonderful medical facility with a friendly staff and spectacular private rooms, at least Christine's room is.  But she is quite ready to checkout and go home.