Guest writer Kylene Henderson shares her and her husband's journey to get a pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis.
In early 2021, Kylene's husband Donnie started showing concerning symptoms, initially attributed to lack of exercise or long COVID-19.
His symptoms began with shortness of breath, which seemed harmless, and a relentless dry cough that was sharp and "barky."
Doctors initially downplayed the seriousness of my husband's symptoms
Kylene's husband discovered his condition while using a pulse oximeter in the kitchen.
Author's summary: A couple's lengthy journey to a pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis.