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Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Dec 2, 2023 | Replies (16)

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I had a horrible cough for many, many years -- even had to sit up in bed to sleep. Phlegm production was excessive but none of the local specialists in any field came up with an answer. Finally, 10 years ago I went to Mayo's in Rochester and within an hour they told me I had bronchiectasis and asked is I had ever heard of it. Of course I had not. So, it's been a journey now for 10 years. They told me it is not curable but that it can be managed. Just saying my experience. I'm 82 years old now and of course I am on nebulized meds daily and if it worsens, different approaches are taken. I hope this encourages you to go farther -- someone knows the answer.

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sellen | @sellen | Nov 27, 2023

My husband (74 yrs. old) was diagnosed with bronchiectasis
many years ago. For years he would lay on his stomach with his head over the bed before going to sleep and cough up a lot of phlegm and this helped him greatly. When he retired he began swimming laps and the symptoms are nearly nonexistent. He said any cardio exercise helps get the phlem up but swimming is especially helpful since the body is horizontal.

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