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Do I really have Bronchiectasis ?

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Hi, I'm new here. I have been diagnosed with mild bronchiectasis for about a year now. I don't have many problems except a persistent cough and a problem feeling fatigued. My cough does not affect my sleep, but first thing in morning I cough for about 30 mins and then cough most of the day.

My question is whether others have the same symptoms or do I have something else ?

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Flyby7

I have got the same i get very tired and get chest infections with a cough had this for about 6 years

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trustandhope

Hi I have had asthma for 18 yrs - always under control. The beginning of the year I started getting shortness of breathe and coughing. I went to ER twice and was told I had an upper respiratory infection and to "eat toast". Finally my primary doctor had me see a pulmonary doctor who ordered numerous test. CT Scan showed mild bronchiectasis and collapsed airways. When I asked questions all I was told was "I don't know". My main symptions are shortness of breath and coughing. Today I am seeing a bronchiectasis specialist. I have been praying that he will be able to answer my questions and put me on a maintenance plan that will help me. I have done a lot of research and found out that there is such a thing as dry bronchiectasis where you aren't coughing up mucus. Be proactive and find a doctor who understands you as a person

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Jtablet in reply to trustandhope

Hi, Also had shortness of breath and coughing, (unable to bend down to put on my socks)!! Stopped all my BP "junk" and saw the light.

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