sputum samples nearly all come back no infection but I’m having Large amounts and a lot of coughing

[Redrum46]

bronchitis since a child Lung surgery at 13

[Ergendl]

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Sorry I can't help you from my experience. Have you ever been investigated for bronchiectasis? The people I know with the symptoms you describe have that diagnosis.

[Redrum46 in reply to Ergendl]

Yes that’s wot iv got since hooping cough as a child iv had Lung surgery wen I was 13

[Ergendl in reply to Redrum46]

Are you under the care of a bronchiectasis consultant at one of the large teaching hospitals?

[Redrum46 in reply to Ergendl]

have been most of my life but I been waiting to b transferred to a hospital nearby have appointment nex week for a test then I will get a doctor

[Alberta56]

Sputum samples do not always pick up on some particularly sneaky bugs. Some bugs need longer than the normal time in the lab to grow big enough to be picked up. Pseudomas are quite clever at hiding themselves. I hope they can get to the root of your trouble- insist on further sputum tests.

[Redrum46 in reply to Alberta56]

I did have the resbury nurse out to day she said same as you she said a virus would have been thire but not infected my Lungs she said Lungs have had a baterin over the years as I’m nearly 80 and she had long term problems I do feel it’s a lot better to day the barking cough has carmine dawn thank you again means a lot wen you are really bad

[Alberta56 in reply to Redrum46]

Glad you're feeling a bit better .Hope this will continue. If it doesn't perhaps this helpful sounding respiratory nurse will help you get further tests.

[Redrum46 in reply to Alberta56]

Thanks means a lot to me I’m sure things will get better hate being of work it’s over a month and my small business only as me so my little shop is closed and I was hoping to go back Monday but it’s not going to happen the nurse said I’d b daft to try

[Alberta56 in reply to Redrum46]

Sorry your shop is closed. I'm sure most of your customers will understand. But healthmust come first. xxx

[Redrum46 in reply to Alberta56]

thank you for being so supportive x

[Biker88]

Look at the other causes of constant coughing, infections have been ruled out so that leaves allergies and anxiety. I had the same situation constant cough but no infection of any type, it was suggested that it may be an allergy cough. I knew I had a hiatus hernia but didn’t realise it could cause excess stomach acid fumes from getting to my lungs which caused the cough. Gaviscon gave an instant relief, now I on Omeprazole and the cough is not there unless I do get an infection. I also get an anxiety cough in certain circumstances but once I realised the triggers it became manageable.

[B0xermad]

Hi have you considered trying a mucolyte or the huffing technique to ease the mucous and coughing

[Redrum46 in reply to B0xermad]

Thank you yes that’s wot nurse said iv got to get it up and she said increase carbocisteine to thin mucus

[B0xermad in reply to Redrum46]

I have a routine which has been really good for me take preventer inhaler then the mucolyte (carbocysteine or acetylcysteine)15 mins after I use an acapella device to get the mucus up then use my steroid inhaler keeps lungs in good shape .I also drink 2litres of water a day

[PW_R in reply to B0xermad]

Do you mean reliever inhaler, then mucolyte?

[B0xermad in reply to PW_R]

Yes ventolin 1st

[Blue58]

As someone who suffers from bronchiectasis, I can assure you that not all infections show in sputum results. Pseudonomas for one are very good at hiding and I was taught many years ago by a Respiratory Professor that blood and sputum tests are only indicators of an infection and not 100% reliable and therefore should not be used as a standalone diagnostic. The symptoms you describe sound like bronchiectasis but you would need a referral to a bronchiectasis specialist if indeed it is suspected in order to get any formal diagnosis wherein further tests would be carried out.

[Redrum46 in reply to Blue58]

thanks yes had bronchitis since a child did have lung surgery i believe thy don’t do it for this condition thy did it wen I was 13

[Patk1]

Bronchiectasis can exacerbate even without infection,causing excessive amounts of mucous and coughing.do u do dedicated sessions of lung clearance Redrum46? I find acbt with huffing+ postural drainage helpful and use aetobika.what inhalers are you on xx

[Redrum46 in reply to Patk1]

solamol blue one is that ventermol and a white one Lufabec and spirviva I’m going for referral soon to hospital near me hopefully things will get back to my normal I’m shur this coled weather and virus has done my chest in but I’m definitely improving doctor as been good and she gave me some nibs to go into my Macine but I find thy make me very weak a nd I don’t like it