No More Bronchiectasis -- Is It Possible?

Posted by Dee @danielad, Feb 29, 2020

All -- I had a CT of the lungs on 24 Feb and saw my Pulmonologist on 27 Feb. After carefully examining the CT images, she said -- "I know this shouldn't happen, but I don't see any bronchiectasis!". I was pretty surprised, and so was the Pulmonologist. Granted, I had a "mild" case, but has anyone heard of "remission" of Bronchiectasis? My next appointment is in a year.

-- Surprised Dee

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Mine was in remission for 5 years. I thought I was fine. I went to my Pulmonologist for my yearly check and he told me it had been 2 years since my last X-ray. I had not been coughing and I said I didn't need it. He told me to go get one and go out for lunch, he was sure it was fine. Then my adventure with MAC began.

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Hello Dee, That is great news. What have you done to make this happen? Have you had MAC as well? Thanks Bill

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I obtained a book from Amazon called "Beating bronchiectasis" and the author explained what he did to beat it. I am not doing everything he said but trying to do everything I can to have a clear CT in August when I go back again.

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@tinaesims

Mine was in remission for 5 years. I thought I was fine. I went to my Pulmonologist for my yearly check and he told me it had been 2 years since my last X-ray. I had not been coughing and I said I didn't need it. He told me to go get one and go out for lunch, he was sure it was fine. Then my adventure with MAC began.

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Did you have to continue nebulizing even when it was in remission or did you stop all treatment? Just curious ...

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@gej53

Did you have to continue nebulizing even when it was in remission or did you stop all treatment? Just curious ...

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I didn't start nebulizing until I got MAC and got on this forum. I now do nebulize twice a day with the 7% saline. I had stopped everything. I won't do that again.

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How great that your lungs were clear. I too read the book on Beating Bronchiecstasis and I see it is possible, whether in the short or long term. It is something to work towards. Everyone knows the saying “hope springs eternal”!

I’m interested in nebulizing with 7% saline twice a day. It took me some time to get used to 7% after using 3%. Are others doing this - using the nebulizer a day with 7%?

Thanks,

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@danielad Wow that is fantastic news. I have also read the beating bronch book, please let us know what you have done to help this. Heather

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The Beating Bronchiectasis book is a good little guide and very inexpensive on Amazon. (irene5)

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Dee, what a splendid surprise. Savor it heartily. Don

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@kathyhg

How great that your lungs were clear. I too read the book on Beating Bronchiecstasis and I see it is possible, whether in the short or long term. It is something to work towards. Everyone knows the saying “hope springs eternal”!

I’m interested in nebulizing with 7% saline twice a day. It took me some time to get used to 7% after using 3%. Are others doing this - using the nebulizer a day with 7%?

Thanks,

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Kathy, I am, and my impression is that at least several other members also do.

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