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PTSD/More Haemoptysis - really low

Hi all you lovely people. I feel bit embarrassed posting this but you've all been so kind before and I wasn't sure where else to turn to be honest. Apologies...

Hi all you lovely people. I feel bit embarrassed posting this but you've all be...

Yess1e

•5 days ago

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Bronchiectasis with yellow nail syndrome

I've had breathing issues for 15 years now. Variously diagnosed as late onset asthma/COPD. I started a bad flare up in Sept 2023 and the cough and mucus has...

I've had breathing issues for 15 years now. Variously diagnosed as late onset as...

bluetop200

•25 days ago

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Phone consultation

Hi, I'm already under the Doctor at the hospital since being diagnosed with Bronchiectasis as well as my ongoing Asthma I have a follow up appointment in...

Hi, I'm already under the Doctor at the hospital since being diagnosed with Bron...

19shaz

•1 month ago

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what to expect with bronchiectasis

My husband, 75, has just been diagnosed with this. Just looking for some information about what to expect.

My husband, 75, has just been diagnosed with this. Just looking for some informa...

Sunflower2025

•1 month ago

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candida in sputum

Hi everyone, I’m new here . I’ve had asthma since 2 and regular chest infections. I’m currently struggling with a chest infection since December, I’ve had 2...

Hi everyone, I’m new here . I’ve had asthma since 2 and regular chest infection...

maro

•2 months ago

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Cleaning aerobika (or similar) on holiday

hi everyone I’m interested in how people keep their airway clearance devices sterile when staying in a hotel. I usually boil my son’s aerobika for five...

hi everyone I’m interested in how people keep their airway clearance devices ...

SunshinePlease

•2 months ago

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Primrose 123

Please reinstall me on to HU..

primrose123

•2 months ago

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Newbie here and scared

Hello everyone, I am here on behalf of my husband, I hope that is ok. He has recently been diagnosed with bronchiectasis (assumed related to another autoimmune...

Hello everyone, I am here on behalf of my husband, I hope that is ok. He has rec...

EMaddy2

•2 months ago

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Costochondritis

Struggling with this now nearly 2 Months. Having further tests Chest XRay CT. Wondering if others struggled with this. So Breathless & Chest Pain Awful. Had...

Struggling with this now nearly 2 Months. Having further tests Chest XRay CT. Wo...

fibroglow

•2 months ago

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Bronchiectasis

I got a ct scan and came up i have got mild bronchiectasis I got a leaflet on it that was it . I worried look it up and it's scared me have I anything to b...

I got a ct scan and came up i have got mild bronchiectasis I got a leaflet on it...

Next1962A

•2 months ago

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Burkholderia Gladioli infection

I have this infection and I feel I've had it for a long time and that it increases and then I become unwell. I went into hospital at Christmas and had IV...

I have this infection and I feel I've had it for a long time and that it increas...

Yess1e

•2 months ago

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persistent dry cough with alternate phlegm production

Hi fellow bronchiectasis sufferers My bronchiectasis was detected 60 years ago following 15 years of active sarcoidosis now healed. Initially I had the odd...

Hi fellow bronchiectasis sufferers My bronchiectasis was detected 60 years ago ...

Nyhyttan123

•3 months ago

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helping lung problems

I bought a Humidifier but one that sprays out a small mist, having Asthma , Bronchietasis and COPD, I thought give it a try. Surprise it works !...

I bought a Humidifier but one that sprays out a small mist, having Asthma , ...

Lybra

•3 months ago

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Apologies

Ps. just want to say I am sorry about my previous post as I am fully aware that there are lots of people a loss worse off than me, I just want possibly some...

Ps. just want to say I am sorry about my previous post as I am fully aware that ...

Samye

•3 months ago

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seeking advice

Hi everyone, I am just wondering if anyone has experienced any of the way I am feeling. I am a young at heart 80 year old but feel very down and desperate. I...

Hi everyone, I am just wondering if anyone has experienced any of the way I am...

Samye

•3 months ago

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Merry Christmas

I just want to wish you all a Happy Christmas and New Year I don’t post very often, but always find all the post helpful and comforting. best wishes to you...

I just want to wish you all a Happy Christmas and New Year I don’t post very of...

Samye

•4 months ago

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Pseudomonas

Having spent 10 days in hospital for iv antibiotics, l find myself in same position just a week after discharge. As there is no oral ab suitable for me l will...

Having spent 10 days in hospital for iv antibiotics, l find myself in same posi...

Liberty43

•4 months ago

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thank you

thank you to everyone for all your advice, which I will take on board.

Samye

•4 months ago

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Embolisation

Has anyone had an embolisation for Haemoptysis? If you're happy to could you share your experience? Many thanks :)

Has anyone had an embolisation for Haemoptysis? If you're happy to could you sh...

Yess1e

•5 months ago

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Bronchiectasis, Haemoptysis and infections

Hi lovely people, I wondered if any of you might have some info/input with regards to my situation, as the consultants can be blasé or not that helpful...

Hi lovely people, I wondered if any of you might have some info/input with regar...

Yess1e

•5 months ago

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Nebuliser for Bronchiectasis

Hi,I'm going to be given a nebuliser by the respiratory team at the local hospital,my question is does it clear the congestion well? I'm already on...

Hi,I'm going to be given a nebuliser by the respiratory team at the local hospit...

19shaz

•5 months ago

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fatigue

Hi, yesterday I appeared to be quite ok so did a bit more than usual cleaning wise at home,but today I feel so tired and rough and achy😔absolutely shattered,...

Hi, yesterday I appeared to be quite ok so did a bit more than usual cleaning wi...

19shaz

•6 months ago

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Bronchiectasis in children and teenagers

Hello everyone. I hope those of you reading this with bronchiectasis are feeling well right now. I have a 14 year old son with bronchiectasis and I wondered...

Hello everyone. I hope those of you reading this with bronchiectasis are feeling...

SunshinePlease

•7 months ago

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Headache/lightheadiness/fatigue

Diagnosed with Bronchiectasis last year - mild. Stopped Carbocysteine over the summer months and just restarted 1 x 3 times a day. Now suffering with bad...

Diagnosed with Bronchiectasis last year - mild. Stopped Carbocysteine over the...

Fruityface

•7 months ago

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pregnancy with bronchiectasis

I’m 21 weeks pregnant, how have other people found pregnancy while having bronchiectasis?

I’m 21 weeks pregnant, how have other people found pregnancy while having bronch...

Poached

•7 months ago

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rsv winter virus jab

this new vaccine sounds like it might be one for us bronchiectasis people - but I’m not in the gov target age range. Anyone asked their consultant yet about...

this new vaccine sounds like it might be one for us bronchiectasis people - but ...

Sundaywalker

•8 months ago

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Lung pain ?

I've suffered from bronchiectasis since childhood. My consultant told me the lungs have very few pain receptors but I, very frequently have pain at the back of...

I've suffered from bronchiectasis since childhood. My consultant told me the lun...

Keep-positive

•8 months ago

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Breathless but all my vital signs are OK????

I have become very breathless (sturgging to get up the stairs, after a bit of light digging with a trowel etc). My peak flow and oxygen levels are OK so whats...

I have become very breathless (sturgging to get up the stairs, after a bit of li...

Active60

•8 months ago

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MrsBeetroot

I was diagnosed with mild bronchiectasis in the middle lobe of my right lung 4 years ago, I found that steam therapy twice a day helped loosen the phlegm in...

I was diagnosed with mild bronchiectasis in the middle lobe of my right lung 4 y...

MrsBeetroot

•8 months ago

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Bronchiectasis R US

Does anyone know if this wonderful website for Bronch sufferers has closed down ? and if so why ? I hope it was not because Angel got worse and can no longer...

Does anyone know if this wonderful website for Bronch sufferers has closed down ...

Sohara

•9 months ago

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Posts - Bronchiectasis Support | HealthUnlocked

Bronchiectasis Support

PTSD/More Haemoptysis - really low

Bronchiectasis with yellow nail syndrome

Phone consultation

what to expect with bronchiectasis

candida in sputum

Cleaning aerobika (or similar) on holiday

Primrose 123

Newbie here and scared

Costochondritis

Bronchiectasis

Burkholderia Gladioli infection

persistent dry cough with alternate phlegm production

helping lung problems

Apologies

seeking advice

Merry Christmas

Pseudomonas

thank you

Embolisation

Bronchiectasis, Haemoptysis and infections

Nebuliser for Bronchiectasis

fatigue

Bronchiectasis in children and teenagers

Headache/lightheadiness/fatigue

pregnancy with bronchiectasis

rsv winter virus jab

Lung pain ?

Breathless but all my vital signs are OK????

MrsBeetroot

Bronchiectasis R US

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