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How do you know when you are having a flare up of bronchiectasis? I also have very severe COPD (FEV1 = 21%) so I haven't been able to figure out which disease is flaring. I asked my Pul. and he just said "you're breathing will get worse". Well, duh. I get that with my COPD so how so you know which disease is causing the problem? (I have a Pul for my COPD) and an ID dr. for the bronchiectasis) Can anyone tell me? Thanks.
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Yes, you need to hear a lot more than what you quoted. So sorry to read this. Below is a link on the differences:https://smartvest.com/blog/understanding-difference-bronchiectasis-copd/More to follow.
I hope that this helps. Let us know if you have other specific questions
In my mind, when I start producing more sputum, I know that I have way too much mucus in my lungs, and that is blocking my ability to breathe. For me, that is a flare up.
Hello! Another link on the differences between the bronchiectasis and COPD: https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/BronchandNTM360social/Community-Discussions/Blog/Article/163/COPD-and-Bronchiectasis-Making-the-connection
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