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nh_user_1446578
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:41:36 +0000
Chest and lungs

Hi all, I was recently diagnosed with bronchiectasis after a referral to a pulmonologist and CAT scan. My pumonologist said my case is mild and I dont need any treatment as yet. I specifically asked if I should use a nebulizer and said no. I dont quite understand this because many of you practice daily airway clearance and use a nebulizer. He said if I cough up anything with a dark color to call the office. This is the thing: I dont have a cough. I do have sinus issues and post nasal drip and do have the throat clearing, but not a cough. He did mention it was good to walk a good mile daily but that was it. What brought me to this diagnosis was I had minor pneumonia back in August and had to be on a couple different antibiotics to get rid of it. (ER visits...and they referred me to the pulmonologist. Are there people with this disease who dont need to do daily airway clearance? Im just so confused right now. Thank you.

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