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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

•7 days 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

•23 days ago

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The right meds!

Hi all. So 16 months ago my surgery decided to change my medication to Beclametasone and Anoro inhalers. I finally (not seen anyone in Respiratory since 2017...

Hi all. So 16 months ago my surgery decided to change my medication to Beclamet...

TheCoughingGardener

•24 days ago

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Battery operated nebulier

I got one of these so as to have less luggage going to visit a daughter nd her family. I use a nebuliser 2x daily with saline Using the battery operated one I...

I got one of these so as to have less luggage going to visit a daughter nd her f...

WheezyLass

•29 days ago

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saline for nebulising

Morning everyone, I’m a newbie at nebulising having been helped immensely by my friends on this forum. I’ve been prescribed 0.9 isotonic solution. I’ve had...

Morning everyone, I’m a newbie at nebulising having been helped immensely by my ...

LizPat30

•1 month ago

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saline for nebulising

Morning everyone, I’m a newbie at nebulising having been helped immensely by my friends on this forum. I’ve been prescribed 0.9 isotonic solution. I’ve had...

Morning everyone, I’m a newbie at nebulising having been helped immensely by my ...

LizPat30

•1 month ago

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being refused life insurance

I am 27 and got diagnosed 5 years ago. I am trying to get life insurance as I am about to buy a house with my partner but I have been refused by 2 insurers as...

I am 27 and got diagnosed 5 years ago. I am trying to get life insurance as I am...

Poached

•2 months ago

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sinusitis and Bronchiectasis

I have been diagnosed mild Bronchiectasis following pneumonia last year . Am in 3rd week with sinusitis. Had GP assistant appt but antibiotics not prescribed...

I have been diagnosed mild Bronchiectasis following pneumonia last year . Am in ...

Sundaywalker

•2 months ago

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World Bronchiectasis Day

World Bronchiectasis Day – July 1 st World Bronchiectasis Day is held annually on the first of July. Each year, organizers from around the world coordinate...

World Bronchiectasis Day – July 1 st World Bronchiectasis Day is held annually o...

Dottie11

•2 months ago

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Bronchiectasis and ABPA at home on IVs with a pneumonia infection.

Am on 40mg prednisolone (APBA) not tapering as yet but still breathless. IV Pipercillin Tazobactum for 14 days. Have had many IVs so used to it all. I’m...

Am on 40mg prednisolone (APBA) not tapering as yet but still breathless. IV Pip...

Annie04

•2 months ago

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advice for newbie

Hello. I’ve been newly diagnosed with bronchiectasis after suffering from recurring chest infections and bacteria in sputum since November last year. Kept...

Hello. I’ve been newly diagnosed with bronchiectasis after suffering from recurr...

Zentangler

•2 months ago

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Coping with copd and bronchiectasis.

Hi is anyone coping with both these conditions.and if so how you managing to keep well..feel so exhausted and fatigued and if I even get a cold tou can bet it...

Hi is anyone coping with both these conditions.and if so how you managing to kee...

Jue5

•3 months ago

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carbocisteine

Hi, I was prescribed Carbocisteine in March to be taken 1x3 daily, until June then im to increase to 2x3 daily as prescribed my my consultant, I'm newly...

Hi, I was prescribed Carbocisteine in March to be taken 1x3 daily, until June t...

19shaz

•3 months ago

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Has anyone gone in to Hospital for elective IV's?

Hi, I suffer with Aspergillosis, severe bronchiectasis and pseudamonus colonisation in both lungs. Last year I had frequent admissions to Hospital. 29 days...

Hi, I suffer with Aspergillosis, severe bronchiectasis and pseudamonus colonis...

LMEI

•4 months ago

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support

hi, I received a diagnosis of bronchiectasis via a letter following a chest ct scan. I’d never heard of this condition before nor had it ever been discussed...

hi, I received a diagnosis of bronchiectasis via a letter following a chest ct s...

Amey94

•4 months ago

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C T scan

I was told be a specialist and Doctor to get a C T scan to confirm my diagnosis. When I phoned the CT unit , I was told I didn’t warrant a scan! I am in...

I was told be a specialist and Doctor to get a C T scan to confirm my diagnosis....

Betsy1954

•4 months ago

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Over doing it symptoms

Hello. Can I just gauge what other people's symptoms are please when they over do it, and also what level of activity causes them to over do it please? Ideally...

Hello. Can I just gauge what other people's symptoms are please when they over d...

MiniGirl22

•4 months ago

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Tight chest

Please could anyone give me advice as how to ease a tight chest. Was in Hospital a few weeks ago on IV antibiotics and these have made my chest tight. Hardly...

Please could anyone give me advice as how to ease a tight chest. Was in Hospita...

LMEI

•5 months ago

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Any tips for getting your breath back ?

watcha! I needed to get a few items from Lidl today. It’s only a short walk and getting there are no inclines. I was walking slowly but got so out of breath...

watcha! I needed to get a few items from Lidl today. It’s only a short walk a...

Mid-Century

•5 months ago

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appetite

I have just made a mistake on this with my first post I said my age was 44, in fact that number should be 84 years old , sorry . My appetite is worse than...

I have just made a mistake on this with my first post I said my age was 44, in f...

Lybra

•5 months ago

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appetite

I am 44 years old, and my appetite is very poor, could this be caused by the many medicines I take.

I am 44 years old, and my appetite is very poor, could this be caused by the man...

Lybra

•5 months ago

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Bronchiectasis - could I have your Guidance or Info :)

Hi, I have Bronchiectasis and read these posts for support or info. One thing is: I noticed people talk about 'flare ups'. What are these like? I mostly always...

Hi, I have Bronchiectasis and read these posts for support or info. One thing is...

Yess1e

•6 months ago

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lybra

Is there any treatment for bronchochietasis, I have been diagnosed for 2 years, but received no help, except when I get infection, then I am given antibiotics....

Is there any treatment for bronchochietasis, I have been diagnosed for 2 years, ...

Lybra

•6 months ago

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Nothing helps!

I have bronchiectasis in middle right lobe, left lingual and upper lobes, also eosinophilia & chronic allergic rhinitis,asthma & they think aspergillosis....

I have bronchiectasis in middle right lobe, left lingual and upper lobes, also e...

hnakuru

•6 months ago

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lybra

after a Colonoscopy got a leaky bowel the Doctor advised me to take a Imodium every night before going to bed. Was this good advice ?

after a Colonoscopy got a leaky bowel the Doctor advised me to take a Imodium ev...

Lybra

•6 months ago

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Diagnosis

Hi. I feel v embarrassed because whatever is going on for me it is extremely mild. I was just after advice. About 4 yrs ago my GP said she heard...

Hi. I feel v embarrassed because whatever is going on for me it is extremely mi...

Choclovrr

•7 months ago

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Merry Christmas To All!

Merry Christmas Everyone. Hope we are all filled with love, peacefulness, hope and an enjoyable christmas season. Love lots! 😊🎄💝

Merry Christmas Everyone. Hope we are all filled with love, peacefulness, hope a...

iamgg

•8 months ago

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breathing problems

yesterday I had the covid jab and today my breathing is the worst ever. So had to do clearance which wasn’t very successful. Has anyone felt like this after...

yesterday I had the covid jab and today my breathing is the worst ever. So had ...

Osha

•9 months ago

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sleeping

I have just learned how important sleep is for lung disease. For 2 nights in a row I did not sleep well. On the 3rd night my breathing was so bad and had...

I have just learned how important sleep is for lung disease. For 2 nights in a...

Osha

•9 months ago

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Haemophilia influenzae

Hi ,for months now I have had this heamopilus influenzae bug bringing up green mucus ,my sputum tests say Doxycycline will kill it ,in the past four months I...

Hi ,for months now I have had this heamopilus influenzae bug bringing up green m...

Alice70

•10 months ago

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Posts - Bronchiectasis Support | HealthUnlocked

Bronchiectasis Support

MrsBeetroot

Bronchiectasis R US

The right meds!

Battery operated nebulier

saline for nebulising

saline for nebulising

being refused life insurance

sinusitis and Bronchiectasis

World Bronchiectasis Day

Bronchiectasis and ABPA at home on IVs with a pneumonia infection.

advice for newbie

Coping with copd and bronchiectasis.

carbocisteine

Has anyone gone in to Hospital for elective IV's?

support

C T scan

Over doing it symptoms

Tight chest

Any tips for getting your breath back ?

appetite

appetite

Bronchiectasis - could I have your Guidance or Info :)

lybra

Nothing helps!

lybra

Diagnosis

Merry Christmas To All!

breathing problems

sleeping

Haemophilia influenzae

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