How do I know I don't have Bronchiectasis or Pneumonia?

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I feel fine through most of the day as long as I have my purple puffer, but at times I cough a lot. I have to spit a lot as well. I don't spit out blood, or anything brown, yellow or anything colored.
I don't have fever, chills, headaches etc.

But I cough a lot at least a day or so, especially after I work out. If I take a puff of my puffer i feel better,
IT is actually poossible to have both, exay will tell for sure.When using puffers be sure drink liquids and warm liquids are best. And it may be you are gettin immuned to that puffer and need new type but only DR can say for sure., also I heard they can be addictive, check your info sheet or ask pharmtist for print ou of reactions. *mamatx  (+ info)

i have bronchiectasis and have had to stop work because of it. i have been refused disability living allowance?

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the job centre said i should get it and i should appeal. does anyone know if this process is difficult and any advice would be appreciated.
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Does anyone know anything about Bronchiectasis treatment?

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Does anyone suffer from this type of condition and knows an effective way to treat it? If so, please share~
Hi, I have Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema . I am short of breath upon exertion a lt from this disease. I use a nebulizer, as needed. This puts puts medicine into your bronchial tubes and lungs, thru a breathing apparatus and it does a lot to help Bronchitis. good luck  (+ info)

My 60yr old has bronchiectasis which has widely spread to both the lungs since almost 5yrs now.He has been on?

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allopathic medicines since then but the condition has only progressed.He is also a diabetic and takes insulin inj twice daily.Doctors in UK have given up hopes saying its has already involved most of the lung tissue.He has severe attacks of cough & purulent sputum.His diet comprises only of liquids & is on oxygen delivery now.We would like to look for an alternative therapy like ayurveda.Pls guide me,thankyou .
Do these pranayam exercises and you will notice a gradual recovery in health.
Build up your timing gradually.If you feel tired or dizzy, stop and resume after one minute.
Anulom Vilom –
Close your right nostril with thumb and deep breath-in through left nostril
then – close left nostril with two fingers and breath-out through right nostril
then -keeping the left nostril closed deep breath-in through right nostril
then - close your right nostril with thumb and breath-out through left nostril.
This is one cycle of anulom vilom.
Repeat this cycle for 20 to 30 minutes twice a day(maximum 60 minutes in one day).
Children under 15 years – do 5 to 10 minutes twice a day.
You can do this before breakfast/lunch/dinner or before bedtime or in bed.Remember to take deep long breaths into the lungs.You can do this while sitting on floor or chair or lying in bed.

Kapalbhati -(Do it before eating) Push air forcefully out through the nose about once per second. Stomach will itself go in(contract in). The breathing in(through the nose) will happen automatically. Establish a rhythm and do for 20 to 30 minutes twice a day.(Max 60 min/day).Children under 15 years – do 5 to 10 minutes twice a day.
Not for pregnant women. Seriously ill people do it gently.  (+ info)

Can erythromycin cause bleeding if you have bronchiectasis?

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I guess you know that you have some damaged area in one of the air passages from your trachea.
Since you are taking erythromyycin, you are probably having a bad spell with a lung infection and consequent cough producing yellow or green sputum (phlegm); this often contains pus and occasionally flecks of blood, the latter not caused by the antibiotic.
Don't stop taking the erythromycin but make an appointment to see your doc and continue to use postural drainage to help cough up the gunge.
Sometimes it is possible to remove the damaged lung area if severe symptoms persist.  (+ info)

why left lung frequently involve in bronchiectasis than right lung?

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I'm not sure, but to my knowledge, the left lung is slightly smaller than the right one because there has to be room in your chest for your heart, so this could be a contributing factor.  (+ info)

I am suffering from Bronchiectasis,my Dr said medically is not curable any advice or remedies very wellcomed.

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It is a condition affecting the lungs from smoking so i was told,it stops me from breathing proberly,i get very tired easly and out of breath when i'm talking.By the way i dont smoke now so please no comments about that,thanks.
hi sorry to here your not well, hope this helps
Physiotherapy is thought to be an important part of treatment. This helps you to cough up and clear the mucus This may prevent a build-up of infected mucus, which may prevent chest infections. A physiotherapist will advise on the correct way to drain the affected areas. This usually means that once or twice a day you should adopt a 'head down' position and do some controlled breathing exercises to clear the build up of mucus. This is often combined with chest clapping by yourself, or by a relative, carer, or friend. It takes time and effort to do this properly and regularly.
Exercise. If you are able, a daily exercise such as running, walking, swimming, dancing, aerobics, etc, helps to clear the mucus too.
Antibiotics. If you have mild bronchiectasis, you may need a course of antibiotics every 'now and then' to clear chest infections as and when they occur. A change of the colour of your sputum to green and feeling unwell usually indicates that you have a chest infection. If you have severe bronchiectasis, you may find that chest infections return quickly once you stop taking antibiotics. In this situation you may be advised to take antibiotics every day to keep chest infections away.
Immunisation against the pneumococcus bacterium and an annual 'flu jab' is advised. This reduces the chance of some types of chest infection developing.
Smoking makes symptoms worse and smokers are very strongly advised to stop.
Treatment of underlying conditions. As mentioned above, about 4 in 10 people with bronchiectasis have an underlying cause and additional treatments may be advised.
Surgery may be an option if you have a small local area of lung damage causing symptoms. Cutting out the damaged airway may cure the problem. Surgery may be considered even if you have widespread bronchiectasis. This may be to cut out a particularly bad area of lung that is acting as a reservoir for mucus and infection. Occasionally, a lung transplant may be considered in severe cases.  (+ info)

How does prednisolone help in bronchiectasis?

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Hi Omar:
Prednisone is a fast acting anti inflamitory that is used to rapidly clear "certain" lung problems (along with other medical uses).
It is a powerful drug usually given over a period of days, reducing the amount each day.
It should never be used without first being checked by a doctor because if abused, this drug can cause serious problems.
I wish you well.  (+ info)

Is there anyone else out there with bronchiectasis and how do you deal with it?

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whtecloud, bronchiectasis is a completely different condition than bronchitis. Bronchitis is an inflamation of the bronchial airways usually requiring a use of bronchodilators. While the two have similarities, bronchiectasis is a chronic dilation of the bronchial airways assiociated with a condition such as COPD, CF or an acute or chronic obstruction. bronchiectasis is secondary to an already present illness.

You need to speak with your doctor and work out an appropriate treatment regimen. Typically corticosteroids and antibiotics are used along with bronchodilators. Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) is also a common treatment used to aid in secretion removal.  (+ info)

difference between cough of bronchogenic carcioma and cough of bronchiectasis?

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In character of cough, you mean? Whether it's hard dry non productive cough. or a wheezy moist cough. like that you mean?
If that's what you're asking then they are exactly the same. There would be no significant difference.
God bless.  (+ info)

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