Hi all - this is my first post so I will start at the beginning. Mum of 3, age 43.. the youngest is 4. I have been suffering the effects of bronchectasis since 2013 and diagnosed Aug 17. I also have asthma, allergies and nodules on my vocal cords. I have had chest infections every other month for the past 8 months. I’m currently off work atm with a selection of chest infection and /or anxiety. I do my nebuliser and acapeller twice daily and take all tablets (time consuming and the nebuliser makes me gag sometimes 😩). I work as a behaviour support assistant in a school on a 1:1 basis. I have applied for PIP (I would like to reduce my hours slightly as If im not suffering from coughing, pains it’s fatigue). I have had my interview and I was rewarded 0 points. Obviously I have requested the first appeal and I am looking some good points to add, help me to obtain the desired result. My employer has been fab so far and has offered me less hours and hopefully a less complex child.. but unfortunately I still have a house to run and kid to look after. Thanking you all in advance 😁