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Is there anyone in the world like me with ongoing symptoms post influenza?
This is a question from participant Elaine.
After having severe H1N1 swine flu in 2009, followed by another chest infection within 10 days - my health and lifestyle changed. My main continuing issues are -
persistent throat clearing and occasional cough
SOB on exertion
constant extra tiredness
humidity is unbearable - mucus cough, feel like I can't breathe
cough around irritants - ie smoke
After years of treatment for asthma like symptoms [with no effect]and other conditions [with no effect], only through my persistence I have been diagnosed with Adult aquired tracheomalasia [mild]after bronchoscopy and NCF Bronchiectasis [mild] after scans.
My question is - Is there anyone in the world like me with ongoing symptoms post influenza?????
Thankyou
Elaine from Australia
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Hello Elaine,
Yes, many patients share the common symptoms . When was the last time you had a sputum culture and sensitivity? Have you been worked up for reflux recently?
Yes, the symptoms, especially in the humidity are extremely challenging
Brand new to this group!
While I have always had some breathing issues, I also had severe flu from the H191 in 2009. Following that, I developed pneumonia in 2012 and was hospitalized. After the hospitalization, I was diagnosed with bronchiectasis.
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Mindy,
Hello! Welcome to the group.
Many patients do get a break from bugs and major symptoms for awhile ;Ongoing fatigue, cough and other symptoms may persist but not as badwhen treated properly.
Do you see a pulmonologist every three months? When was the last time you had a sputum culture?
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