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hello, as you may know I'm only quite recently diagnosed with Bronchiectasis, and still quite afraid of the ongoing pain and lack of breath that haunts me. Initially the hospital prescribed 7 days of 3x500mg Amoxycillin for a right lung infection, got an additional 7 days from my GP, I'm on the 10th day in total, and still have stabbing back pains and wheeze on exhalation of breath, sputum is a funny light greeny yellow colour (apologies) question is, how much longer do I suffer? Is it usual for infections to linger so long? using more Ventolin than normal, perhaps me panicking! When you are on your own these things seem amplified somehow, thankyou for taking time to read my plea
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dancing_queen david_25160
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Such a a shame to hear you are suffering like this. My last infection, which Is still lingering a little regarding the cough and sputum, started in October. Although I'm not on my antibiotics now, like you I take Amoxicillin, 1000mg three times a day and at least for two weeks. I also use an Acapella, which helps me to clear the congestion, whenever I can feel my chest getting "clogged up". Even when I'm feeling pretty normal I still use it once a day. It never goes away completely but some days are better than others. Hopefully, you will soon start to feel a little better.
david_25160 dancing_queen
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Operalyn david_25160
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david_25160 Operalyn
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Operalyn david_25160
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All the very best.
mo_69 david_25160
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david_25160 mo_69
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Sparkright david_25160
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I know it is very disturbing to be informed that you have Bronchiectasis. Unfortunately, the phlegm is part and parcel of this condition. As everybody has said, clearing is the most important aspect of keeping infections at bay. I have used up countless pots as part of clearing. I think I must have a phlegm factory in my lungs seeing how much I manage to bring up! Keep at it, and you will slowly get into the rhythm of regular postural draining. Also, if you can keep on with some regular exercise, that really help.
i had got into a bad breathing habit, by using only the upper part of my lungs. I now practise with a DVD made by Anne Pitman. This has helped me to slowly start to breathe deep into the lungs. You may find this useful as well.
Best of luck, and hope you start to feel better soon.
david_25160 Sparkright
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reg1945 david_25160
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