Bronchiectasis

[Daniellesuzanne87]

Hello. I have had asthma my whole life, then was diagnosed with bronchiectasis and immune difficiancy about 3 or 4 years ago. It affects me hugely! 😥... more research is needed.

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I found bronchiectasis is one of these vauge dx that can be changed at a drop of a hat.

Why becouse bronchiectasis is symtom of underlying condition and most likky not a cause.

Defo agree more needs to be done given immunty issues it usally involves.

[Beth1949]

You sound a lot like me, only I started having breathing issues in my late 30s. I'm now 68. I was diagnosed with Bx 5-6 yrs ago along with an immune deficiency (I have outpatient infusion treatment every 4 weeks during the past 4 yrs).

The trick is the balance of treating the Bx and asthma. 30 years ago, is was just a minor inconvence, but as the years progressed, it became a major issue.

I was able to work until i was 66 (I had a desk job and a very understanding boss). But my work ethic didn't allow me to put my health first. So since I have retired, my health has improved.

I have finally managed to get my illnesses under control. Last year, I mentioned to my specialist, that I felt I was getting the mucus up, but my chest always felt very tight (asthma) and short of breath. He changed my meds around and it made a big improvement.

Also, I had stem cell treatment in Dec 2015. So I feel that has helped. Also, I take turmeric (with pepper) every day for it's anti-inflammatory properties.

So, you are right. Do your research. This forum and the internet are wonderful resources. Also, think outside the box: Essential oils, certain vitamins or minerals. If your meds aren't working for you, talk to your specialist.

Beth

[Smizzle in reply to Beth1949]

Hi there, could you tell me what outpatient infusion treatment is? And how do you take turmeric and pepper ,

Smiz

[Beth1949 in reply to Smizzle]

Outpatient infusion takes place in a hospital. It's a department within the hospital. I go in at my appointment time and get hooked up to an IV med (Privigen). It takes about 3 hours, then I leave.

Turmeric works better taken with pepper. So for awhile, I would buy Turmeric at the local Wal-mart, or drug store (comes in capsule form) and take it with peppercorns. Now I go to a website that offers Turmeric capsules that include pepper and it's delivered to my house.

Beth