Firefighters & Chronic Lung Diseases

[nsfirechap]

I would like to hear from firefighters that have been diagnosed with variuos chronic lung diseases. I am trying to find information for my own Doctors for a research project. I have a problem with the lymph nodes in my lungs called sarcoidosis. It causes a chronic cough, shortness and breath, and general weakness.
If you aren't comfortable posting info here, feel free to e-mail me. Thanks...

Jeff

[SlowPoke]

Hi Chaplain Jeff,

I have been diagnosed with an 'interstitial pulmonary fibrosis' (and other chronic disorders) presumably from firefighting. Feel free to contact me for specifics.

Art

[Althea Forhan]

well, I've got asthma, but that was kinda already there. One of our captains has some respiratory problems, but I don't think he has a definite diagnosis.

Althea