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cyclonefence

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2. I'm sorry you're so sick

Sat Jan 20, 2018, 02:22 PM

Jan 2018

You're right about getting vertical to help clear your lungs. I'm a long-time lung disease sufferer (bronchiectasis since age 18), and I want to tell you that lying in bed can help you develop pneumonia. It would be good for you, if you are strong enough, to get into a hot shower. The steam will help your breathing, and the moving around (and getting clean) will make you feel better all over.

I hope you're feeling better soon, but don't push yourself--it takes a long time to get over this stuff--while trying to move around a little every day, even if it's just sitting up in bed.

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Update on my bronchitis condition. [View all] CTyankee Jan 2018 OP

Sorry About This DarthDem Jan 2018 #1

thanks. I am hopeful the new meds and the inhaler will work their magic. CTyankee Jan 2018 #3

I'm sorry you're so sick cyclonefence Jan 2018 #2

Yep, the shower helped. Getting out of my pj's and getting dressed also helped. CTyankee Jan 2018 #4

There's a video on youtube showing how to use an inhaler cyclonefence Jan 2018 #5

My daughter had a really bad cough. her doctor gave her meds SummerSnow Jan 2018 #6

I've had the flu most of the week but do not believe it will progress . One family member lunasun Jan 2018 #7

re:star CTyankee Jan 2018 #8

Yes I was Pm'd i lunasun Jan 2018 #9

DU must have an automated renewal system. Good thing, because I don't remember exactly CTyankee Jan 2018 #10

Yes! Feel your pain. Laffy Kat Jan 2018 #11

Thank you. A friend and neighbor of ours just called to check in...he is bringing a pot of CTyankee Jan 2018 #12

You are so lucky! Laffy Kat Jan 2018 #13

Yes, and I hope he didn't get sick because he was exposed to us. CTyankee Jan 2018 #14

It does stay with you a while. Laffy Kat Jan 2018 #15