Hi everyone
I'm 60 years old and have just been diagnosed with 'mild' bronchiectasis. I have been coughing for months and expectorating just a little greenish phelgm every day. The consultant is sending me to a chest physio as treatment in the first instance. Is this best course of action? He's not sure what is causing this. Thinks it might be acid reflux although I have no burning sensations at all. The condition is definitely worse from the afternoon onwards. Has anyone else got reflux as well?
I also have to give in a sputum test to check for fungi although I'm not producing much on demand. Am I right in thinking the chest physio will teach me how to do this. I think it's there because I have a crackling in my lungs sometimes.
On top of that, I've recently felt that my stomach is a little bit bloated and perhaps I can feel a pressure in there. It's not much but I feel it's there. I'm wondering if it's psychosomatic because when I'm distracted, it doesn't worry me. I am not ignoring it and will check it out with GP asap. Again, is this something which is linked to bronchiectasis?
Sorry for all these questions. Feeling a bit depressed and scared.