Tomorrow, Kadyn will have a CT scan of her sinuses and lungs. She will also get to practice PFT's. Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are noninvasive diagnostic tests that provide feedback about the function of the lungs. People with CF usually start this test when they are 5, but Kadyn's doctors feel it would be a good idea to start practicing. Thursday, they will test Kadyn for reflux. This test requires a smaller version of the dreaded NG tube to be inserted in Kadyn's nose down to her stomach and left for 24 hours. She will have to eat while the tube is in for the test to work accurately. As we know, this is what Kadyn "hates the most". We are not sure she will talk, let alone eat, in that 24 hours. But, if there is a possibility that she has reflux and is aspirating into her lungs we really need to know so we can start treating it. Please pray for comfort and ease during the next few days. If all goes well, the plan is to go home on Friday!
Again, we continue to be overwhelmed with the support, prayers and love we have received. God and our Krew are what get us through these particularly hard times.
We love and appreciate you all so much!
Again, we continue to be overwhelmed with the support, prayers and love we have received. God and our Krew are what get us through these particularly hard times.
We love and appreciate you all so much!
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