Tamara
the facial swelling can be controlled by steroids .Robs face was absolutely enormous but returned to normal within a couple of days of steroid treatment,this also relieves the pressure on the wind pipe.I have to say with what you are describing 4-6 months sounds a little optomistic,but no one can possibly guage the fight these men of ours have in them.Its distressing and hard to cope but if you need any help or advice or just a shoulder to cry on,please get in touch.