Bronchiectasis and isolation

[MelAidJack]

Bronchiectasis does that fall in the 12 week isolation section?

[sassy59]

Yes I would say so. Xx

[MelAidJack in reply to sassy59]

My daughter keeps telling me it does but I have not received a letter so need to return to work on Saturday I am really worried

[sassy59 in reply to MelAidJack]

Lots of people haven’t received letters but do check online. Xxx

[hypercat54]

If you are mild maybe not. Look online at the govts. criteria of high risk.

[O2Trees in reply to hypercat54]

I dont think bronchiectasis is mentioned Bev - shocking when you think of all those here who have lived with it for so long and whose health is severely compromised by it. xx

[hypercat54 in reply to O2Trees]

Yes but if I recall it doesn't mention individual respiratory conditions, just the word 'severe'. x

[O2Trees in reply to hypercat54]

It does mention severe copd and cystic fibrosis if my memory is right. I guess they cant mention all the many lung conditions there are but maybe they could have some phrasing which would incorporate all the ones they dont mention. Dunno - I dont write the stuff!

[hypercat54 in reply to O2Trees]

Yes just re read it. It mentions those you said and also severe asthmatics. I guess these are the most common illnesses. x

[O2Trees in reply to hypercat54]

Yeah, forgot asthma, good they have that at least. x

[MelAidJack in reply to hypercat54]

Thanks I don't know the answer to that I've tried to understand what's on the site maybe I am not that vulnerable ?

[hypercat54 in reply to MelAidJack]

I understand that if your condition is severe then you are high risk. If not then you are just at risk. x

[O2Trees in reply to MelAidJack]

The safest thing Mel would be to act as if you are meant to be self-isolating - of course you dont say if you are a key worker or there's another reason why it's difficult to do that.

[MelAidJack in reply to O2Trees]

I am a key worker but isolating atm because my son got the mumps but I am due back to work on Saturday but still not over a chest infection

[O2Trees in reply to MelAidJack]

Jeez, poor you

And bronchiectasis will definitely be included but I would imagine at the severe stage? But I only have it mildly secondary to copd and others who have it as a primary condition will know more. You must get over chest infection before going back to work.

[Milandra17 in reply to O2Trees]

Hello, sorry I'm still learning how to navigate this site.

I have Bronchiectasis. For 18 months to 2 years I was permanently I'll with chest infections, pneumonia etc. But for the past 13 months I've been fine. I've never been told what level of bronchiectasis I have so I assumed that I'm not in the shielded group

[knitter]

I have just had a text from my friend with dodgy lungs and replacement heart valve asking about letter.....she just had text .

Yet other friend , same op and dodgy lungs got letter.

Can you contact your health professional to ask about your condition .

[MelAidJack in reply to knitter]

I will give it a little longer but sounds like bronchiectasis isn't included

[Yatzy]

My husband has Bronchiectasis and has had the text and letter, first day. The more I read the more I’m tending to think is that recent treatment holds the key to ‘the letter’. If you have a long-term chronic lung condition that has behaved itself/been controlled well in last six months, without direct medical / hospital intervention, they put you to one side, no matter how serious your condition. Beggars belief!

If you need the letter to show an employer, can only keep contacting GP surgery. If retired, you can join the home isolation group, with or without a letter. Bit difficult if you’re finding it hard to get food and meds though. Helps if you’re over 70.

I’m making sure my phone app on health is up to date, and my small bag packed, in case of hospitalisation.

[MelAidJack in reply to Yatzy]

I have had several hospital appointments over the last 6 months but not needed any intervention

[Kristicats]

Please contact your health centre/ surgery. As far as I’m concerned any lung disorder/ disease is a severe condition as far as CV19 is concerned . Don’t take chances you are at risk of picking any bug or virus up with Bronchiectasis .

What extra precautions should bronchiectasis patients take?

I read this online:-

Patients with bronchiectasis should take appropriate preventive measures as they are at a higher risk of showing COVID-19 symptoms or having a more severe infection than others.

Most patients with respiratory diseases will recover from COVID-19. If symptoms of a viral infection appear and patients have traveled to a high-risk area in the past 40 days, they should self-isolate at home for 14 days. They should maintain their daily care regimens and speak to their healthcare providers for any specific queries about their personal health.

Generally, individuals with chronic medical conditions, including respiratory diseases, should take extra precautions to minimize the risk of getting COVID-19. In addition to the general preventive measures listed above, patients with these conditions should:

Stock up on necessary medications and supplies that can last for a few weeks.

Avoid crowds and non-essential travel.

Stay at home as much as possible.

Is there any specific advice for family members and caregivers?

Family members and caregivers of people with chronic diseases such as bronchiectasis should take appropriate precautions and take extra care to avoid bringing COVID-19 home. They should constantly monitor patients and stock medicines and other necessary supplies that can last for several weeks. Storing extra non-perishable food can help minimize trips to the grocery store.

Be safe. Cx

[MelAidJack in reply to Kristicats]

Thank you x

[gingermusic]

As it is a lung condition yes of course it must

[MelAidJack]

I have read all the replies and thank everyone for their input. Unfortunately I have not received a isolation letter so must continue to work. I would rather be safe at home with my son but government must not class my condition as needing isolation.xxc