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Extreme shortness of breath ?

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SoberDober11
SoberDober11

So after I did my Contrast CT Scan they said I have mild cylindrical Bronchiectasis in the upper lobes and Bronchial Wall thickening.

Is this what's causing my short of breath.Its been 5 months since it's started and it's only getting worse.

The medication is not doing so well for me .Can anyone help explain what I have?

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  • aitarg35939
    aitarg35939 SoberDober11

    Posted

    Hassan, all I can say is that when a lung medication isn't working for me, I call my pulmonologist's nurse.

    • aitarg35939
      aitarg35939

      Posted

      I apologize. I typed your name correctly but auto-mistake changed it, Hazwan.
  • louise17255
    louise17255 SoberDober11

    Posted

    Hi hazwan.  I sympathize with your shortness of breath.  I have it too ... after living with first mild and then moderate Bronchiectasis my blood oxygen is now low and I am often out of breath.  I may have to go on nighttime oxygen therapy.  I feel pretty desperate about this since these things only get worse.  Before I managed my symptoms by eating healthy food, exercising and taking supplements. I wonder if it would be worth it to use my saving to go to one of these clinics where they give you stem cell therapy.  What medication are you on? 
  • louise17255
    louise17255 SoberDober11

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    Hi Hazwan:  You can get information on line about your diagnosis and the medication the doctor prescribed.  Just google it.  It is good to be informed about your health issues.  There is usually no time in a doctor's visit to learn everything.  But if you feel it is not working you should go back and tell the doctor.  Maybe you can get something else that works better.

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