Brochiectasis

[amedeahuntley200]

I have bronchiectasis for a long time with repeated but not disabling crises, then A return to normal life. But the last two years I experienced two severe crisis following colds or catching cold. I have also become very resistant to antibiotics. Now I have been ill for the past 6 weeks, still resisting medication, I have sort of recovered up to a point but the chest is still not normal, I cough up phlegm and I feel weakened, unable to go back to normality. I've also proven dangerously allergic to the only effective medication that can arrest the cough (paracodina). My doctor does not recommend hospitalisation for now, nor exposure to a variety of patients, say waiting for an X-ray or similar, because in my state of weakness I may be exposed, again, to other patients' colds or flu or similar.

So I feel sort of trapped and would like some advice , if possible.

Thank you.

Amedea

[AyrshireK]

Check out my reply to your other post, you might find much more help on the British Lung Foundation page rather than this one. I have given instructions on how to get onto that forum.

[tgk62]

Have you been tested for Alpha1 Antitrypsin Deficiency? It can affect your lungs and liver. I was dx with it this year. Your doctor can do a blood test, or (in the United States anyway) there is a confidential free test you can request, because if you do have it, it can affect your insurance rates. Good luck.

[vulnerable]

I feel your pain-samecwith me. It is so debilitating. I’ve become almost paranoid avoiding hugs, kisses, handshaking! We just have to try to manage it best we can good luck x