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IMPROVEMENT!

Cornishman1966•

4 months ago•24 Replies

After nearly two years of waiting, I finally got to see a consultant! He gave me various tests and blood tests and came to the conclusion that it's not my bronchiectasis that's the problem, it's my asthma. I'm now taking a Seretide 250 inhaler and feeling a whole lot better. Although still not brilliant, I can see the improvement on my daily peak flow readings. The physios at my pulmonary rehab course are putting me on more advanced exercises as they feel I'm not being challenged enough. But the best thing is I've been able to chase my dog along the beach for the first time in months and not be gasping for breath. Only time will tell if this improvement lasts. But I'm trying to make the most of it. Have a great Christmas everybody and best wishes for 2024. 😁

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CDPO164 months ago

Lovely to hear good news, I hope that you continue to make progress. Have a run on that beach for me! Best wishes.

peege4 months ago

Fantastic, at last! Just keep the lungs clear of gunk, avoid bugs and look after yourself 😃

Cornishman1966 in reply to peege4 months ago

That's the weird thing. There hasn't been any gunk for weeks now. But I keep expecting it all to come back.

leo604 months ago

Excellent news! Sounds like 2024 should be good xx

Cornishman1966 in reply to leo604 months ago

Fingers crossed.

Patk14 months ago

Gd to read Yr positive post x

jackdup4 months ago

that certainly is good news and v Merry Christmas to you as well.

Alberta564 months ago

Thank you for your good wishes. Good to hear your news. Fingers crossed it will last and last. Your dog needs you running after him/her. Happy Christmas to you too.

Mama-bear604 months ago

congratulations that is good news for you. Keep it up and stay well. Great part of the world to be in for the fresh air and exercise.

Izb14 months ago

So lovely to hear good news. It must be the inhaler that suits you well, long may it continue your dog must be well pleased lol. Have a good Christmas x

Pippydo4 months ago

That sounds like such good news and to get back one of life’s pleasures of chasing your dog around is just fantastic, my dog is mad as a hatter and loves it when I run around with her she thinks it’s the best game ever! Enjoy!

Mellywelly4 months ago

There's no other feeling than to feel like your breathing is better. And I bet your dog 🐕 loves it too, just a shame the wait was so long. Have a good Christmas chook. 🎄😉

Thepru19514 months ago

great news for you I am on the urgent referral list appointment next September 🤷‍♂️ hopefully I will get a positive outcome as well

Bingo884 months ago

That's great news that you are able to chase your dog. Something I could never do. Hope things continue to improve and Have a wonderful Christmas as well. Brian

Lutontown4 months ago

Seretide contains a steroid. I was on this inhaler for a number of years, and I think may have been responsible for my skin thinning. The slightest bang on anything with my arms or legs, caused a three corner tear in my skin. Then a good few weeks of visits to the surgery nurse to get the wound dressed. All I am saying is, take care.

Cornishman1966 in reply to Lutontown4 months ago

I've been warned about that. I've also had a bone density scan after taking so many steroids in tablet form. There seems to be a cost for any cure unfortunately.

Numptybrain4 months ago

I used to love walking with my dogs never mind running, you’re doing great. Keep doing what you’re doing and be careful of the nasty cold bugs going around but fresh sea air is the best.

Take care

Wendy x