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Sinus Infection or Pseudomonas

Posted by ReRE @jcwest211, Jul 1 1:34pm

This past week I have been bringing up more mucus, coughing and a little wheezing. Yesterday, I started experiencing a sweet smell in my nostrils when I breathe in and out through my nose. Checking my symptoms online, indicates it could be a sinus infection but since I have bronchiectasis, it could also be a pseudomonas.
Has anyone ever experienced a sweet smell when breathing in and out through the nose?

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ReRE | @jcwest211 | Jul 4 10:21am

Take Care. I hope you can get an earlier appointment with your cardiologist.

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pacathy | @pacathy | Jul 4 4:47pm
In reply to @payette78 "I can usually get a phone appointment with the pulmo fairly quickly. CT in December 2024..." + (show)
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I can usually get a phone appointment with the pulmo fairly quickly. CT in December 2024 showed worsening bronchiectasis. Waiting to be evaluated for cardio issues. Bronchoscopy in February 2025 revealed m abscessus subsp abscessus. Not treating while waiting for cardio appointment probably in August. Had some air hunger yesterday. Scary!

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Payette78... do you have a nebulizer or use any hypertonic saline? Those might help and would be good to ask about soon. If that's not possible, the Autogenic drainage app coaches one thru deep breathing to help get out mucus. It's usually done after nebs, but might help.

If you don't have reflux, postural drainage might help you get stuff out. There are you tube videos on line. Hugs and good luck!

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