Does anyone know what they mean when they say a chest infection has become colonised.

[tonyc57]

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welcome,cant help there,but hang in and plenty of others be along soon to advice,keep looking in,

[tonyc57]

cheers carrot

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welcome,wont be long keep checking in,im new myself,bernice

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any more probs just list them,

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blf number 03ooo 030 555

[tonyc57]

Had a chest infection for the last 10 months. Spent the last 10 days in hospital having iv Antibiotics pumped into me 3 times a day. Been out 3 days and chest infection started again.

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ring gp up now,

[chellshock in reply to tonyc57]

I agree with Carrotts , call your GP now

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ha you ok young 1,bernicexx

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Im still not my best

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sorry ,I can only say this,we keep on going on,if that makes sence,you are not not alone,in this,we are hear for each of us,were theres hope we carry on,we get our strength from each of us,bernicexx

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get a sample of plemm take to gp asap,needs zapping as will linger in there,

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you cant see gp,go a an e,stay well back from peeps with coughs and spits when coughing,get a scarf over your mouth,sort it today,bernice

[tonyc57]

waiting to cough up some phlem to take down there.

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good,keep away from peeps coughs and like,cover your mouth,drink plenty water will loosen plemm ,you got lemon,hot water squeeze lemon juice in drink it,any more just list them on hear,peeps wil advice you anytime,bernice

[cofdrop-UK in reply to tonyc57]

tony - if it were me, as well as taking down a sample I would try and either see or have a telephone consulation with your GP, especially as you have only been off the IVs for 3 days.

cx

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Hi tonyc57

I am not a medical professional but my understanding of colonization refers to a bacteria taking up residence in your lungs or bronchi, something that requires specific medication but I am unsure of the treatments and procedures that should be taken.

I would say though take the same precautions and act as any other lung damaged person should, that is never delay getting treatment for any lung /chest infection, try always to avoid those already infected with a cold or the flu virus, stay at home when temperatures are excessively cold, hot, damp or windy. Stay away from smoke or any irritants of any kind.

I think in your case you may need to take extra care from exposure to infection and during winter months avoid where you can enclosed public spaces and transport etc.

But please do phone the BLF helpline as suggested for further advice on this, helpline open Monday to Friday between 10am and 5pm on 03000 030 555.

I do hope things will improve for you soon.

BC

[tonyc57 in reply to Hidden]

Just waiitng for my respiritory nurse to get in touch with me.

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Good luck with the Doctor - best thing you can do - don't wait! Hope it all gets sorted out for you. Would also advise you ring the blf number - they may have some advise that could help when talking to the gp. Take care TAD xx

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Hi tony

I know lots of bronchiectatics who are colonised either with pseudomonas or haemophilus - I am colonised with haem. I had many months of samples coming back with HI and it also became resistant to some abs. A course of IVs will quite often appear to have eradicated the bug entirely, but some will lurk around in scar tissue etc. This doesn't mean it will cause you problems constantly, but it will rear it's ugly head now and then. Sometimes prophylactic abs help (low dose abs taken either 3 times a week or daily) to keep the pests in check.

Best to give BLF a bell and explain your particular problem - they will be very helpful.

love cx

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cofdrop -t hanks for your post. I am beginning to understand what goes in my lungs - think it could be colonisation. Constantly on antibs. I wouldn't mind betting if my phegm was checked now, that there would be something in it. Bears out what BC says.

[cofdrop-UK in reply to Hidden]

Hi Annie - sorry you are constantly on abs, although this in itself doesn't necessarily mean you are colonised with one particular bug or another. It could be different infections each time. That's why I think it's a good idea to get a sample in, as your consultant can build up a picture of what you grow and the frequency and whether or not you are colonised. As you may know I've had bronch for many years and although I have had numerous infections all my life, it is only this last couple of years I have been colonised.

Love cx

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Thanks cofdrop

[tonyc57]

wow plenty of good advice coming from you all A great big Thank you to you. Just spoke to my Nurse and i am know waiting for a reply from my respiritory nurse.

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good,any time come on hear,any probs,always some 1 will no or advice you,bernice

[tonyc57]

Thanks bernice

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yur welcome,breathe easy,

[longlungs in reply to Hidden]

Hi bernice look at you now what a pro and old hand at this you are.Goodgame Janexx

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texas hold em poker,bernicex

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I agree with others .. Might need to issue them with eviction notice

Cheers all the best

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nice one Daz i like that turn a phrase agree with that.:)Janexx

[longlungs]

hello Tony welcome to this excellent forum youve had some brill advice already and have already actioned some of that you are on the right road,dont be a stranger come back and let us know how you are because we all wanna know now, Keep well Tony and as Daz says evict those blighters that seem to think your lungs are "home" wrong!lol Janexx

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Have to agree with BlakeyC and cofdrop; I also like dazisnotsogood's response. Evict them. Good luck!!