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Please help chronic lung infection with antibiotic resistant strep pneumoniae

I have a chronic lung infection with multi drug resistance strep pneumonie, started in March and still have it now in December. I'm 34 with 2 young children...

I have a chronic lung infection with multi drug resistance strep pneumonie, star...

Katielunghelpneeded

•19 days ago

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Is pseudamonas contagious??

Hi, Does anyone know if my pseudamonas could be transmitted to those who live in close proximity? I always thought not but I've been worried about my OH's...

Hi, Does anyone know if my pseudamonas could be transmitted to those who live ...

Leafsweeper

•6 months ago

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Bronchiectasis / Doxycycline

Hello again peeps. I was prescribed Doxycycline for a Bronchiectasis flare-up. I'm wondering if seven days is enough treatment or if the duration should be...

Hello again peeps. I was prescribed Doxycycline for a Bronchiectasis flare-up...

ks1966

•6 months ago

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NTM lung disease

Just diagnosed. Seeking to chat with others who have same illness.

Hidden

•8 months ago

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Afraid to go back to work.

I have been on leave since January 3rd for Bronchiectasis/ asthma/ immune deficiency. I work in retail. Two years ago, I went from merchandising to cosmetics....

I have been on leave since January 3rd for Bronchiectasis/ asthma/ immune defici...

4girls4me

•10 months ago

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Thoughts on Lignosus

Hello, I have just been in hospital for a week with a bad case of pneumonia, which came out of nowhere. I am only 44 and have no history of respiratory...

Hello, I have just been in hospital for a week with a bad case of pneumonia, whi...

PuzzlePuff

•1 year ago

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A career with bronchiectasis in the U.S

Hello, I have had bronchiectasis since I was 7 years old. It was mild until recently. I lived and worked in New York City for 10+ years until COVID and I...

Hello, I have had bronchiectasis since I was 7 years old. It was mild until re...

cashewcat

•1 year ago

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Asthma review

A nurse came to my house to do an asthma from my temporary gp surgery. She was lovely, checked my inhalers and one I find difficult to use with my arthritic...

A nurse came to my house to do an asthma from my temporary gp surgery. She was l...

helenlw7

•1 year ago

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Where do you do nebuliser treatment?

Hello all, As I am sitting in the small bathroom with the nebuliser at full steam, I was wondering where others do their treatments. In summer I often take...

Hello all, As I am sitting in the small bathroom with the nebuliser at full ste...

Cookiemonsterr

•1 year ago

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Tunnel Central Line, vs Port vs Picc line

I have colonized Pseudomonas and Bronchiectasis and an auto immune disorder.., requiriing Gammagobulin, I have been getting lung infections of Pseudo back...

I have colonized Pseudomonas and Bronchiectasis and an auto immune disorder.., r...

Lapis5

•1 year ago

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Drowning in mucous !

Is there anything you lovely members can suggest to help reduce the amount of mucous I am producing? I have just done 7 days of Doxycycline (7 days more to...

Is there anything you lovely members can suggest to help reduce the amount of m...

spinonemum

•1 year ago

44 Replies

Mild bronchiectasis, recent diagnosis, PE teacher, help, so sad!

Hi everyone, thank you in advance for reading and replying......? I am 46, female, a K-5 (elementary) PE teacher, and have recently been diagnosed with Mild...

Hi everyone, thank you in advance for reading and replying......? I am 46, fema...

PETeacherSGblue

•1 year ago

25 Replies

How to get some sleep?

I am exhausted, I am struggling to find a position for sleeping . I’ve tried all ways but The wheezing and crackling disturbs me. I am worn out and this is...

I am exhausted, I am struggling to find a position for sleeping . I’ve tried a...

Mama-bear60

•2 years ago

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bronciectis

had bad infection a couple of months ago clears up had a holiday in the sun felt not to good could not eat much but chest mutch better arrived at midnight in...

had bad infection a couple of months ago clears up had a holiday in the sun felt...

Redrum46

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Hurts breathing in on left side/lung...

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone might have experienced this or some thoughts. Sorry this is so long a post. This morning I woke up and my left lung/back/shoulder...

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone might have experienced this or some thoughts. Sorry ...

Yess1e

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Pink disease

Not a story today but a question. Have any of the oldies out there 70+ had pink disease in the past? If so, does it have any effect on your current health?...

Not a story today but a question. Have any of the oldies out there 70+ had pink...

LissacFrance

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Azithromycin 3X week for Bronchiectasis?

Hi everyone, Has anyone been on Azithromycin 500 mg. 3X per week? I am particularly interested in hearing if it improved your quality of life and if so, how...

Hi everyone, Has anyone been on Azithromycin 500 mg. 3X per week? I am particul...

KitKat1954

•2 years ago

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Crackle in lungs

I’ve had a crackle in my lung when exhaling for over a month now. I took my antibiotics rescues pack but it’s still there. Any thoughts please.

I’ve had a crackle in my lung when exhaling for over a month now. I took my anti...

ks1966

•2 years ago

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MEROPENEUM IV FOR INFECTION.

MEROPENEM IV FOR PSEUDOMONAS. CANNOT GET RID OF IT. ALL OTHER IV MEDS HAVE NOT WORKED ALL. YEAR LONG, 4 PIC LINES.. NOW A PORT INFECTIOUS DISEASE DR TOLD...

MEROPENEM IV FOR PSEUDOMONAS. CANNOT GET RID OF IT. ALL OTHER IV MEDS HAVE NO...

Lapis5

•2 years ago

3 Replies

I need help Please!

I am so done with myself now. The day I have been diagnosed with bronchiectasis, I am not getting rid of any infection. I was diagnosed in September this...

I am so done with myself now. The day I have been diagnosed with bronchiectasis,...

Warrior4104

•2 years ago

66 Replies

pneumonia vaccine-to pay or not to pay 🤔

Hi lovely lung people… I’m due my 5 yearly pneumonia vaccine again in March ‘23’, but I’m really suffering lately with re infections, so I asked my GP (who...

Hi lovely lung people… I’m due my 5 yearly pneumonia vaccine again in March ‘2...

CandiR

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Update on pseudomonas

Hello all. In my last post I had told y’all about a low grade fever after 20 days of treating pseudomonas as I have bronchiectasis and my doc ordered a sputum...

Hello all. In my last post I had told y’all about a low grade fever after 20 day...

Warrior4104

•2 years ago

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Finished the antibiotic course 15 days ago for pseudomonas colonization in lungs. Now fever has come up again

I was diagnosed with bronchiectasis around a month ago with pseudomonas. My doc had prescribed me ceftazidime IV along with ciprofloxacin for 14 days I got...

I was diagnosed with bronchiectasis around a month ago with pseudomonas. My doc...

Warrior4104

•2 years ago

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DOES ANYONE ELSE SHOWER TO CLEAR THEIR LUNGS AFTER USING SALINE AND VEST?

That is all i have found that works for me. Any advice appreciated as it is a lot of work w a Pikk line iv in my arm. I live alone. Thank you.

That is all i have found that works for me. Any advice appreciated as it is a lo...

Lapis5

•2 years ago

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STILL INFECTED W PSEUDOMONAS IN LUNGS

IV PIC W CEFTAZINE FOR 2 WEEKS DID NOT MAKE. IT INACTIVE. THO COLONIZED IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN INACTIVE FOR A WHILE AT LEAST AFTER THE PIK LINE PLUS 4 MOS OR SO...

IV PIC W CEFTAZINE FOR 2 WEEKS DID NOT MAKE. IT INACTIVE. THO COLONIZED IT SHOUL...

Lapis5

•2 years ago

6 Replies

SOB relief

Hi, I'm new to this site, in my mid-60's with bronchiectasis and an FEV1 of around 40%. I'm just wondering if anyone has experience of being given something...

Hi, I'm new to this site, in my mid-60's with bronchiectasis and an FEV1 of arou...

Maturin371

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Gentamicin

I have Bronchiectasis and have had it a long time .I have a New Consultant and she has put me on inhaled Gentamicin one month on ,one month off ,which I have...

I have Bronchiectasis and have had it a long time .I have a New Consultant and s...

cat50

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Allergies

Hi does anyone take antihistamines for hay-fever that has Bronchiectasis just wondering if it's OK to take ?thanks

Hi does anyone take antihistamines for hay-fever that has Bronchiectasis just wo...

Willanna

•3 years ago

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Pseudomonas again

I have bronchiectasis and have pseudomonas again. The last time was in December, the 4th in 5 months. I am resistant to Ciprofloxacin. In December I was put on...

I have bronchiectasis and have pseudomonas again. The last time was in December,...

Shrimpy-13-22-25

•3 years ago

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haemophilius influenza in sputum test

me again,not having great week just got result from sputum test to say i have haemophilius influenza spores,anyone one else had this ?.and what treatment did...

me again,not having great week just got result from sputum test to say i have ha...

busygardener

•3 years ago

22 Replies

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Please help chronic lung infection with antibiotic resistant strep pneumoniae

Is pseudamonas contagious??

Bronchiectasis / Doxycycline

NTM lung disease

Afraid to go back to work.

Thoughts on Lignosus

A career with bronchiectasis in the U.S

Asthma review

Where do you do nebuliser treatment?

Tunnel Central Line, vs Port vs Picc line

Drowning in mucous !

Mild bronchiectasis, recent diagnosis, PE teacher, help, so sad!

How to get some sleep?

bronciectis

Hurts breathing in on left side/lung...

Pink disease

Azithromycin 3X week for Bronchiectasis?

Crackle in lungs

MEROPENEUM IV FOR INFECTION.

I need help Please!

pneumonia vaccine-to pay or not to pay 🤔

Update on pseudomonas

Finished the antibiotic course 15 days ago for pseudomonas colonization in lungs. Now fever has come up again

DOES ANYONE ELSE SHOWER TO CLEAR THEIR LUNGS AFTER USING SALINE AND VEST?

STILL INFECTED W PSEUDOMONAS IN LUNGS

SOB relief

Gentamicin

Allergies

Pseudomonas again

haemophilius influenza in sputum test

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