Bronchiectasis

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I was diagnosed with PD six years ago. A few years before that I was told that
I had bronchiectasis which they put down to having excess mucus in the lungs.
I now think the mucus was caused by PD not bronchiectasis since I have never had any breathing problems. I have now started having speech therapy and find the mucus a problem. Does anyone relate this.

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Hi trixyz23,

I too was diagnosed with Bronchiectasis, but it was after i had pneumonia,i have had Parkinson’s for nearly 10ywaers and find mucus a big problem,Itsover 2 years since i had pneumonia
.cheersaAnned

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I have been dx with PD for ten years and two years ago dx with Bronchiectasis. I have no idea if it is related to PD but I do cough up mucus from my lungs every morning. So far it has not been too bad but an upper respiratory infection makes symptoms much worse.

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Hi Anne and Iris
Do either of you take meds for your bronchiectasis? Also do you have any breathing problems?
I don’t think PD and bronchiectasis are related but both produce excess mucus. I am not sure
that I have bronchiectasis as it could only be PD that is causing the mucus.

Trix

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Hi trixyz23,
No i don’t take anything for bronchiectasis, but i do have breathing problems,cheers anned

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Hi Trixy This is interesting. My husband has been diagnosed for 14/15 years and has had excess mucous for years. It can be very distressing at night because it’s almost like drowning. It’s very thick and sticky. He uses Avamys which I think might thin it. He also has breathing difficulties when walking uphill.

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My lung condition was diagnosed with a CT scan. I have low oxygen saturation levels for the first hour or two upon waking. I do not take any medication unless I get a flare-up which will occur with just about any upper respiratory infection. Excess mucus is common with PD. Drinking lots of fluid usually helps.