http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OOvfsTtTYM&sns=em[url][/url] Bronchiectasis is my pet subject and one of the most common enquiries to the helpline. It is not a cookie cutter disease, has many causes and requires specialist diagnosis and care. Above is a link to a video which discusses the condit...

Hi please would you clarify HHT

and also what investigations you have had

Best wishes

Vicky

Hi Margaret, I am sorry, I realise this is a very confusing subject. More and more people are being diagnosed with obstructive lung disease, when they have never smoked. It is important to recognise that whilst these people will likely be more breathless with exertion in later years, they do not hav...

Hi Grace, Thanks for your post, I decided to break this down into separate topics 1 sputum, I think it's probably best to arrange with your nurse to send a sputum sample away, ( I cannot ignore that you had whooping cough and that this may have caused some damage within your chest) 2 I would a arran...

Hi Mark Thanks for your post, it would be helpful to know if you are getting just colds or chest infections? Is there anything else aggravating your asthma like allergies, gastric reflux or runny nose symptoms, smoking or anything in your home or work environment. If it is just a case of, colds and ...

Hi Malcom

Thanks for your input, you are absolutely right. Is there anything we can help with

Best wishes

Vicky

Hi talesinb Thank you for you post. It is well known that stress adversely affects asthma and I am sure that if you check Asthma Uks website that you will find information. I would recommend yoga as it will relax you and help manage the stress you are under, whilst at the same time teaching you brea...

Hi Elounda1 Thank you for your post, with all respiratory conditions it is important to be doing regular breathing exercises, below is a link to our web pages on exercise http://www.blf.org.uk/Page/Pulmonary-rehabilitation-for-IPF are you using oxygen, is this the cause of your nose running or do yo...

Dear Steve, Thanks for your post, CPAP is always difficult, but given that you were successfully able to use it with your previous mask effectively, then this shows commitment on your part. I would get in touch with the physiology department and reiterate that if the mask they are supplying does not...

Hi,

Please feel free to give the British Lung Foundation a call anytime on 03000 030 555, if you want to have a chat, or need anything explaining.

Best wishes

Vicky