bronchiectisis and lung bleeds
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I have regular lung bleeds is there anyone else out there who has the same problem and if so what have they been told.
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Posted , 3 users are following.
I have regular lung bleeds is there anyone else out there who has the same problem and if so what have they been told.
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How long you have bronchiectasis? How many blood do you have when your lung bleeds?
lesley05714 LarryLarry
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I have bronchiectasis and I had a very bad lung bleed 2 years ago which is how I got to be diagnosed. I was put on antibiotics immediately and sent for a CT scan which was around 2 weeks after. Sputum tests are important to identify the bugs causing the infection, if you are still having lung bleeds, the bugs are still active. so, sputum test is vital and straight forward with the doctor.
Try to lay on your back for half an hour after lunch...for some reason the sputum rises for me, small amounts but it works and I just collect it on tissues.
A gentle walk every day, as exercise helps, let us all know how you get on, this forum is excellent for tips on controlling bronchiectasis.
Blessings
LarryLarry lesley05714
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Now i waiting for my thoracic surgeon consultation. I feel fine, just nervous about this, and can't find any living forum about bronchiectasis on my language, or people with the same problem. Thank you for the answer!
lesley05714 LarryLarry
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That is unusual, I haven't come across it either, but there are a couple of references to it on the web in English. What country are you from?
Here is a quote from the medscape site, 'A rare variant known as dry bronchiectasis manifests as episodic hemoptysis with little-to-no sputum production. I look forward to hearing how you get on, these complaints can usually be dealt with, quite straight forward these days
Blessings,
Lesley