New To Bronchiectasis

Posted by meh3 @meh3, 1 day ago

I am 74 years old and just diagnosed with Bronchiectasis. I have Sudden Adult Asthma Onset (diagnosed 2 yrs ago). CT Scans show small nodule on left lower lung. Waiting for Dr to review all tests then a follow-up. I know nothing about this condition and would like some guidance on what to do/expect/anticipate. Thanks for any suggestions. I am so thankful to have found this Support Group.
Maggie

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dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | 10 hours ago

@meh3
I’m sorry to hear that you have this condition. It is scary when you have difficulty breathing. Do you know what triggered it and how long you have had this? What are your current treatments and medications/therapies for this condition?

1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21144-bronchiectasis
2. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/bronchiectasis
3. https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/bronchiectasis
4. https://www.healthline.com/health/bronchiectasis
5. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/185759

meh3 | @meh3 | 9 hours ago

As I originally mentioned, this is new (and a little scary) to me. After more than a year of pushing the physicians to do something, a plethora of tests from all angles are being run. After the results are reviewed by the doctors, hopefully they will devise a plan. At least, that is MY hope. I have realized that the medical profession as a whole, frequently does not do well on the follow through and I really cannot find words to express my disappointment, anger and frustration when that happens!
I don't know the prognosis; I only know that I feel so dependent on my physicians, yet doubting their continued support and efforts.