We've been there before... a few spiked temperatures, raised infection markers, and a CT scan that might indicate that there might be a fungal infection in my lungs.
And here we are again. Despite there being no coughing, no wheezing, no discharge and no audible indication via stethoscope, a couple of days ago they said that they want me to go for another bronchoscopy and they wanted to ply me with IV anti-fungals.
Back in 2016 the fungal infection never revealed itself despite being hunted via x-ray, CT scan and then bronchoscopy biopsies. Maybe we scared it away? Or maybe the anti-fungal pills worked? Or maybe, just maybe, my own body dealt with it as evolution intended. Whatever the reason, the procedure caused irritation of my trachea, larynx and pharynx, and ripped the lining of my nasal cavity. All of that led to increased nosebleeds and at least 2 weeks added to my tariff. Just for good measure, I didn't react particularly well to IV anti-fungals.
I told the weekend docs that I'm not going through all that shit ever again. As a sort of "backstop arrangement" I was put on Voriconazole anti-fungal pills. Another change was how they dealt with the temperature spikes - no more paracetamol, just monitor and let my body try to deal with it.
And now here we are, a couple of days later. Infection markers down, not spiked a temperature for two days.
Go figure.
