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Soreness from coughing?
I have had Bronchiestis for 5 years. I am using a nebulizer which helps me clear my lungs, consequently I do a
Lot of deep coughing. For the last month I have had a soreness below my ribs, I just feel it when I stretch or move quickly. I’m wondering if this can be a result of so much coughing.
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@spencersok I have not personally coughed up any blood (yet) but I know others have. I think it's a part of having MAC and bronchiectasis. Nan
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Oh yes, for nearly a year I coughed so hard everything hurt. This was after suffering months long bouts of coughing and fatigue the 3 previous winters, a couple of them led to the ER for shortness of breath. The horrible cough, as well as the profound fatigue were what sent me searching for answers early this year. I have had asthma for many years, but was no longer responding to any treatment. A lung CT led to a pulmonologist, who very patiently worked through diagnosis and treatment, first for bronchiectasis, then pseudomonas, and finally MAC. After 4 months on the big 3, as well as 4 courses of treatment for the pseudomonas, combined with an Acapela & occasional nebs, the cough has subsided to where it is merely irritating, not disabling. I still frequently "hit the wall" with fatigue and must stop every activity for the rest of the day, but that is getting better - I presume as the infection in my lungs diminishes.