Anyone have Athsma & Bronchiectasis?

Posted by lreid51 @lreid51, Jan 27 11:16pm

Hello everyone — I’m new here and glad to join this community. I have asthma and recently learned I also have bronchiectasis, and I’m trying to understand how the two conditions interact in real life.
Has anyone here been diagnosed with both asthma and bronchiectasis? If so, could you share:
• What treatments or routines helped the most (inhalers, airway clearance techniques, physiotherapy, mucolytic, long term or inhaled antibiotics, macrolides, etc.).
• How you manage infections and whether you work with a respirologist, infectious disease specialist, or chest physiotherapist.
• Any practical tips for daily life: managing sputum, exercise, travel, vaccinations, or recognizing when to seek urgent care.
• What tests or specialists were most helpful in getting the right diagnosis and treatment plan.
I appreciate any personal experiences, specific strategies, or resources you found useful. Thank you — your insights will really help me figure out next steps.
— Lynn

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Hello,
Have you seen a Pulmonologist?
I have been sick over a month and seen in ER twice. I see a Pulmonologist in 2 days and I cannot wait for this assessment.

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Hello,
Have you seen a Pulmonologist?
I have been sick over a month and seen in ER twice. I see a Pulmonologist in 2 days and I cannot wait for this assessment.

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@mlillich Yes, my pulmonologist specializes in bronchiectasis. I hope that you are able find a good one who can get to the bottom of what is going on with your health. I am not in the medical field, but I would highly suggest he/she order sputum samples and a CT of Chest. Please let us know.

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