out of breath

[chester2107]

hi

my dad has gone into hospital as he seems really chesty and out of breath, even though he doesn’t walk any where , they are going to do tests , is this something to worry about , if you know what i mean ?

i’ve read its part of the condition

elaine

[Hellebelle]

Hi, it's very difficult to say what it is, but it could be a chest infection. It's very common in MSA especially if the person has difficulty with their swallow. I hope your dad gets better soon and is more comfortable. Sending you lots of love. Helen x

[chester2107 in reply to Hellebelle]

thankyou - luckily he is back home now , they checked him out , and has antibiotics as is a chest infection

thankyou

xx

[Hellebelle in reply to chester2107]

So pleased he is back home. I hope he recovers soon. 😊xx

[chester2107 in reply to Hellebelle]

thankyou so much xx

[Paul_and_Sue_Wood]

Hi,

Chest infections are a common issue for MSA sufferers. They are treated with antibiotics and I suggest a chat with your GP about a rescue pack of antibiotics and steroids that are only to be given once an infection starts again, thus eliminating waits for the doctors.

Infections of any sort can become a big big problem quickly for MSA sufferers as Thier body is fighting the condition and therefore the immune system is compromised. Watch and monitor closely.

Good luck and glad your dad's back home.

Paul

[chester2107 in reply to Paul_and_Sue_Wood]

thankyou paul

e x