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Anyone have Athsma & Bronchiectasis?
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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This is the first time the prefect double storm has hit me. I am using the 2 inhalers at the moment but still full of phlegm and I'm hoping others have ways I can handle this at home. The only thing I found that calms the coughing is a hot lemon and honey drink.
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Hoping members such as @sueinmn @lilianna @nicholslg @scoop @cwal may have some suggestions for you.
What treatments do you feel have been the most helpful for you?