It's all in the learned doctor's mind
"Incurable" because of "Aging"
A cough is innocuous to most people but it's my nemesis; ever-since
I was at the "young age" of 40.
Wherever a cough hits me, it would quickly escalate to a severe case of "upper respiratory infection", bronchitis, and asthmatic attack. It often culminate to a hospitalization ... for "nebs" & oxygen. In short, within a short period, I will be "disabled" & require care, just due to a cough!
The road to recovery from a cough, is painful & long!
Think months. Think 18 months
3 yrs ago, I coughed for months & was referred to one doctor after another... including the doctors of ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) & Respiratory Department. The cough dragged through a battery of "investigations" ... X-rays, blood tests, scopes, lung capacity test & what nots, 2 hospitalizations for "nebs" & a period of 18 months!
Finally, the cough was "controlled"
(I still coughed, but less frequently & was able to sleep better as I was no longer awakened by bad coughs).
When I asked the doctor whether my cough would eventually goes off, he (The head of the respiratory department, no less) told me earnestly, that although my condition is "stabilized", I have to live with the cough & to be prepared for it to become worse or "relapse".
"What's the reason?" I asked.
"Aging", came his quick response. He went on to elaborate that
our body is generally stronger & has the ability to recover quickly when we are younger.
Great news, eh! :)
Until then, I've always turn to the doctors & relied on their treatment for all my ailments.
In Singapore, the common alternative to seeking treatment from a "Western" (trained) doctor, is the "sinseh"
I've not been to a "sinseh" (Traditional Chinese Medical physician) since I was a child under my late mother's charge. She had selectively sent me to a "Western" doctor & "sinseh" according to the ailment which hit me. e.g. for fever I'll be sent to the "Western" doctor, menstrual cramps were relieved with the concoctions from the "sinseh".
I couldn't remember what was my late mother's logic of choice, but I do recall her saying that both Western & Chinese medicines have different efficacy.
Since the doctor can't cure me, I went to a TCM clinic upon the encouragement of my daughter. The "sinseh" felt my pulse, asked for the history of my cough, & assured me that it can be treated & I should recover in 6 weeks. He added that Chinese medical treatment is holistic & unlike Western medication, it takes some time to work & show results.
I was fully recovered in 3 weeks
Incurable cough because of "Aging"?
The turn of event, proved that it was all in the doctor's mind & not in my "aging".
Thank you Yue "sinseh"
"Incurable" because of "Aging"
A cough is innocuous to most people but it's my nemesis; ever-since
I was at the "young age" of 40.
Wherever a cough hits me, it would quickly escalate to a severe case of "upper respiratory infection", bronchitis, and asthmatic attack. It often culminate to a hospitalization ... for "nebs" & oxygen. In short, within a short period, I will be "disabled" & require care, just due to a cough!
The road to recovery from a cough, is painful & long!
Think months. Think 18 months
3 yrs ago, I coughed for months & was referred to one doctor after another... including the doctors of ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) & Respiratory Department. The cough dragged through a battery of "investigations" ... X-rays, blood tests, scopes, lung capacity test & what nots, 2 hospitalizations for "nebs" & a period of 18 months!
Finally, the cough was "controlled"
(I still coughed, but less frequently & was able to sleep better as I was no longer awakened by bad coughs).
When I asked the doctor whether my cough would eventually goes off, he (The head of the respiratory department, no less) told me earnestly, that although my condition is "stabilized", I have to live with the cough & to be prepared for it to become worse or "relapse".
"What's the reason?" I asked.
"Aging", came his quick response. He went on to elaborate that
our body is generally stronger & has the ability to recover quickly when we are younger.
Great news, eh! :)
Until then, I've always turn to the doctors & relied on their treatment for all my ailments.
In Singapore, the common alternative to seeking treatment from a "Western" (trained) doctor, is the "sinseh"
I've not been to a "sinseh" (Traditional Chinese Medical physician) since I was a child under my late mother's charge. She had selectively sent me to a "Western" doctor & "sinseh" according to the ailment which hit me. e.g. for fever I'll be sent to the "Western" doctor, menstrual cramps were relieved with the concoctions from the "sinseh".
I couldn't remember what was my late mother's logic of choice, but I do recall her saying that both Western & Chinese medicines have different efficacy.
Since the doctor can't cure me, I went to a TCM clinic upon the encouragement of my daughter. The "sinseh" felt my pulse, asked for the history of my cough, & assured me that it can be treated & I should recover in 6 weeks. He added that Chinese medical treatment is holistic & unlike Western medication, it takes some time to work & show results.
I was fully recovered in 3 weeks
Incurable cough because of "Aging"?
The turn of event, proved that it was all in the doctor's mind & not in my "aging".
Thank God.
