Lung rattle

[lejaya]

so I have had a chest infection for 3 weeks and im on my second course of antibiotics im also on pred 15mg as I taper. But I still have a rattle on my left lung and a chesty cough and short of breath. I am seeing cons next week anyway so will ask what he thinks could be wrong.

was just wondering if anyone had any ideas on what might be causing this rattle especially as I've had antibiotics and pred

Lejaya

[Hidden]

Hi Lejaya

Sounds like mucus stuck in there.. you need physio to shift.,

You can try the huffing technique so you expectorate see on youtube..

youtu.be/kC-H8fFzZes(Not working as expected?)

Good luck and take care x

[Ramy22 in reply to Hidden]

Yes it does.... get rid of it ASAP!

[Perce]

I'm on my 6th lot of Antibiotics and Preds but have a load of meds on order to nebulise so hope they arrive tomorrow as I am totally worn out now so hoping this clears it up.

[lejaya in reply to Perce]

hi perce

I hope your meds start helping soon

lejaya

[Lizzyblue]

I have been on 12mg for a year which is keeping the bugs away

[Caspiana]

Hello lejaya .

I have "crackling" like rice krispies. My disease has narrowed my small airways so when air passes through it has to squeeze through thus causing these little popping noises. I barely have mucous. So, I suppose mucous could be one cause or inflammation of your airways.

Our lungs are complicated organs. It took three specialists to give me a diagnosis and so many tests. They all came up with the same diagnosis. But it took forever. If you don't see improvement perhaps try a different pulmonologist. Get a second, third opinion.

I really hope it gets better soon. Take it easy. Sending you a gentle hug.

Cas xx 🌿

[lejaya]

hi thanks for all the replies I do active cycle breathing when I have infections and it has helped a bit just for some reason not coughing much up. my lung feels congested to which is making breathing difficult

I'm hoping cons will have some ideas to.

Lejaya

[Ergendl in reply to lejaya]

Good luck with the appointment. Hope it gets sorted for you.

[Dedalus]

Hi Lejaya, I have just started second course of steroids for inflammation in lungs etc. This is week 8; after 3 antibiotics and 3 days in hospital. Just feels never-ending. I have copious amounts of phlegm to clear each day and still have constant rattle & wheeze. Wish I had something to recommend but I've tried all my natural remedies too and nothing seems to be working! Fingers crossed we'll see alight at the end of this tunnel soon x