Hi I have bronchiectasis,and emphysema I got the results in January not been able to see lung specialist due to lockdown thanks mandy
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Hello and welcome, I also have bronchiectasis as well as a number of other health problems. I joined this forum last Summer and have found it to be one of the best things I could have done. It is a bit like belonging to an extended family. I hope you will continue to post and enjoy being part of a unique Forum.
With best wishes.
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HiMandy welcome. I also have emphysema and traction bronchiectasis .Hope you find many answers to your questions here and supporting advice. Hope your appointment isn’t delayed too much longer . Did you have a ct scan? Lovely picture btw. Christi x
Hi Mandy, nice to meet you
Hope you are coping ok , the diagnosis can be a bit of shock. also hope that you can get to see a specialist soon. Lovely photo
Welcome Mandy. Bronchiectasis is a scunner for the lungs, so you are in for a long haul of phlegm and chest clearances. Can I recommend Living With Bronchiectasis, a very useful booklet published by Chest, Heart and Stroke, Scotland, which is free and ought to be available at any chest clinic or GP surgery. There is a similar booklet, also free from the British Lung Foundation, with the same title. If you have not read either then go and find one. Keep safe too.
Welcome, Mandy. I'm sure you will find lots of useful information here about taking care of yourself, from others with your conditions, while you wait to see the consultant. All the best.
Hi., Absmith, I have had bronchiectasis for about the last twenty years and I have not let it take me down. I am on all the usual inhalers etc. And have antibiotic and steroid in the wardrobe. There are obviously things I cannot do like steep hills but otherwise I live a good life. I will be 80 next year.
Hi Mandy and a very warm welcome to you, although I am sorry to hear about your health issues.
It’s a difficult time whilst waiting to have a consultation with your consultant. I hope your consultant has a special interest in Bronchiectasis - you might want to check them out online.
I have had bronchiectasis all my life and more recently asthma. I will put up a link for you for the European Respiratory Society Patient Priorities - Bronchiectasis, which I was lucky enough to be involved with in a small way as one of the patient group. It is updated constantly.
europeanlunginfo.org/bronch...
Hope you don’t have to wait long for the consultation and can get a management plan in place and physio advice.
Love cx
Hello and welcome 😊 So many things have been put on hold because of the virus. Hopefully you won't have to wait too much longer for your appointment.
Hi Mandy, 👋
Welcome. It's lovely that you found us. 😁 I have Bronchiolitis Obliterans a manifestation of Rheumatoid Arthritis. And had a single lung transplant last summer. I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but please know you are not alone. This forum is a great place to give and receive support. Have a good week.
Cas xx 🍀🐞🌿