bronchiectasis

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gwynne

bronchiectasis, i'm sure, is one of the conditions that

makes up the copd umbrella together with chronic bronchitis

and emphysema. my brother has had it all his life. he

went to australia as he was advised it would be better for

his lungs but it wasn't. salty sea air seems to suit him

best. i grew up listening to him with it although he always

tried to hide it. i have traction bronchiectasis as do others

with pf. i used the fact that bronch is a copd to strong arm

my consultant to authorise pulm reab.

one of my father's sister had senility and the other alzheimers.

both were cared for in a home for the last few years. one in a

catholic nursing home run by my cousin. it is very hard on the

families. my friend's mother, who has passed now, was afflicted.

mhairi used to visit her every night from work and said that she

was rewarded by a big smile as soon as her mother saw her even

though she didn't know who she was while she sat with her. mhairi

said it was that smile that kept her faith for years.

my mum has emphysema although very mild. i feel that although

we all have different lung conditions, perhaps there is a genetic

disposition or weakness. my mother's father had lung surgery too

when he was a boy but we dont know why. it was at the turn of

the century.

there was news this week of an author - terry prachett -

being diagnosed with alzheimers and giving a million dollar

donation for research. it has apparently motivated other donations.

i am sorry for both you and your mother's loss of the comfort

of each other. my mum wont talk to me about my condition but

i can feel support from her in her body language.

respect

may uip 0606

glasgow scotland