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After many months of coughing - CT chest scan shows bronchiectasis

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Mar 4, 2023 | Replies (20)
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@sher1

Hi - I am new to this site. I struggle with hemoptysis as well. It is extremely frightening to me when it happens. I usually know from coughing up blood that I have pneumonia or another lung infection. This recently happened several weeks ago and ended up in the hospital for 4 days. At first they thought I might have latent TB. I knew it was the bronchiectasis. I was diagnosed with it about 4 years ago. After I was released from the hospital I was on Cipro 2 times a day for 10 days. Seeing my pulmonary in another week.
So happy I found this site and able to connect with other individuals who experience some of the things I do. Thank you. Sher1

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bee1950 | @bee1950 | Jan 21, 2023

Hi Sher1,
I’m sorry to hear of your recent hospitalization & your recurring hemoptysis. It is frightening when it happens but as you stated it is a symptom of bronchiectasis. After being hemoptysis free for 10 months, I had a recurrence six weeks ago. Fortunately it did not last & I experienced no other negative symptoms. I hope you get a good report from your pulmonologist and know that you will receive ongoing support here! Take care. Linda

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