Symptoms:
The persistent lunger cough, the beads of sweat, the difficulty keeping
up with other riders on even the easy trails like Waterton Canyon...
No mark, you're not "technical", you're losing it, and you know it.
Odds are he caught it from some other homeless fleabag.
But will Libby take treatment from the Jews?
National Jewish Hospital in Denver, and satellite locations is the
_only_ place he can go to cure his persistent cough and rapidly
spreading lung disfuntion:
http://www.njc.org/patient-info/clinics/Satellite_Locations.aspx
National Jewish specialists see patients at satellite locations and work
closely with local physicians to provide nationally recognized care for
asthma, allergies, emphysema, bronchitis, COPD, eczema, immune
disorders, sleep disorders, and other respiratory conditions to
residents of all ages in these communities.
National Jewish in Littleton
1510 West Mineral Avenue (east end of the Life Care Building)
Littleton, CO 80120
National Jewish in Broomfield
Comfortable and non-clinical environment at the TownePlace Suites by
Marriott.
480 Flatiron Blvd.
Broomfield, CO
http://www.njc.org/disease-info/diseases/tb/about/index.aspx?#symptoms
What is tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by a germ (bacterium).
The germ is called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This germ often affects
the lungs. It may involve any organ and may infect anyone at any age.
In the United States, the number of TB cases steadily decreased until
1986. Then an increase was noted. Since 1992, TB has been declining. In
2005, the case rate was 4.8 per 100,000 population. This is about 14,100
new cases of active disease each year. TB cases are primarily related to
HIV/AIDS, homelessness, drug abuse and foreign-born persons.
How is tuberculosis contracted?
TB is a contagious or infectious disease. It is spread from
person-to-person. A person is often infected by inhaling the germs.
These germs have been sprayed into the air by someone with the active
disease who coughs.
However, inhaling the germ does not mean you will develop active
disease. A person's natural body defenses are often able to control the
infection so that it does not cause disease. In this case, the person
would be infected, but does not have active disease. Only about 10% of
those infected will develop TB in their lifetimes.
Active disease can occur in an infected person when the body's
resistance is low or if there is a large or prolonged exposure to the
germs that overcome the body's natural defenses. The body's response to
active TB infection produces inflammation that can damage the lungs. The
amount of damage may be quite extensive even though the symptoms may be
minimal.
What are the symptoms of tuberculosis?
The usual symptoms of TB disease include:
Fever
Night sweats
Cough
Loss of appetite
Weight loss
Blood in the sputum (phlegm)
Loss of energy
Questions?Talk to a LUNG LINE nurse at
1-800-222-LUNG (5864)
National Jewish Medical and Research Center is located in the heart of
Denver, Colorado, in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. We are easily
accessible for people coming from Colorado or from other states and
countries.
Address: 1400 Jackson Street
Denver, Colorado 80206
Libby, you are experiencing most of these symptoms now, aren't you?
Better get in for treatment, and soon.
TB kills, and it doesn't take all that long either.
You are in some serious ill health and need immediate attention.