my doctor said I have bronchiectasis, and that I shoulld come back to
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See him in six months, no info on how to care for it, except albuteral six times a day and meds for a yeast infection and strep in my lungs . I am trying to learn all ican about clearing mucus I lay on my stomach over a chair and cough it up. Does that sound like a good way to do this.
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marion49836 cuddles1
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cuddles1 marion49836
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trish40354 cuddles1
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You might get a comment from me twice as my laptop decided to "have a moment" and I think deleted it, but who knows it could come back any minute now!
Anyway, Welcome .... I am new to bronchiectasis and have found this site to be great in giving support, loads of information from wonderful people who have bronchiectasis. I have bought an acapella device to help clear mucus and used it for the first time today, seems to help me. I lay on the floor to use this device. I also saw a respiratory physiotherapist yesterday, my consultant recommended this. Have you been referred to a physiotherapist? My GP knows very little about this disease and that is where this site has helped me so much.
So again, welcome.
Operalyn cuddles1
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marion49836 cuddles1
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cuddles1 marion49836
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and get a flu shot every year.
cynthia61971 cuddles1
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cofalot cuddles1
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You sound very proactive, which is great. As far as pysio is concerned, your con should really have referred you to a respiratory physio to teach you all the various techniques and PEP gadgets to find what method suits you best. Learn all you can about bronchiectasis but only stick to reputable sites - Bronchiectasis R Us, Health Unlocked/British Lung Foundation and of course here are all good. Make a list of questions for when you next see your con, but keep it to bullet points or you will get a bit lost.
All bronchiectatics differ in their preferences for mucus clearance. I use various methods - a bit of autogenic, active cycle of breathing but for me I still find postural draining with percussion works best, although it is considered in many quarters as 'old hat', but then I have been doing for many years since babyhood.
cofalot cuddles1
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I also have a flutter and an acapella. The flutter is more robust but can only be used when you are in an upright position. The Acapella Choice is not as robust but can be used when you are in any position.
You should really ask for a referal to a respiratory physio as most of the techniques do need teaching. In the meantime if you find you are getting rid of gunk over the chair good on ya. As long as you donj't have anything else wrong with you you might want to lay over a few pillows with your hips on the top and head on the bed. I think you would be better to do about 20 minutes on either side.
Here is a link to a simple method you could use meantime. It is meant for kids and is written by Great Ormond Street but it's fun and if it does the job hey ho.
You might want to ask con or GP about putting in sputum samples when you feel you have an infection but remember samples do deteriorate after about 3 hours. Also ask if you could have a supply of antibiotics at home once you get used to what your regular bugs are.
cuddles1 cofalot
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cofalot cuddles1
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Not sure if you are in the UK karyn but if so you can get the flutter on prescription but some folks seem to have trouble getting them from GP.
Glad your sputum is white now and I hope you are feeling better. Are you asking if the yeast will show up in a sputum sample karyn? You don't say where the yeast infection was. If it was in the mouth or vaginal you will probably know if it's cleared, although you could probably have a swob. If it was in your lungs then you would need to talk it over with your doc.
Sorry to hear you have a nodule but very positive they feel it is benign. What do they plan to do next?
I see the moderators are still checking out the link for the bubble pep. You may find it helpful.
love cx
cuddles1 cofalot
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cofalot cuddles1
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67 your a spring chicken (saying that because I'm the same age ;-)
Wishing you the best for your future consultation.
cx