Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hi I have recently been diagnosed with this, following a bout of pneumonia. I have infection which I didn't shift despite 10 rounds of antibiotics. For the past 2 weeks, I have been on an inhaler to open the air passages. The doctor took me off the antibiotics. I've also started physio and am doing postural drainage plus special breathing. The infection however is still there. I'm feeling quite desperate as to what I need to do and would appreciate some feedback from people on what has worked to clear the infection. I would also like to hear some views about being taken off the antibiotics at a time infection was present. In relation to postural drainage, I am lying over 2-3 pillows (with them under my waist) on either side and front while at the same time breathing into the lower reaches of the lungs then forcing out all of my breath - the theory being that the lungs will force the buildup out of the pockets and to the top of the lungs. I find that in the morning, when doing these exercises, I do not cough up any of the infected material, but it comes away of it's own apparent volition later in the afternoon or should I lie down later in the day. The physio has told me that the buildup of infection in the pockets in the lungs occurs overnight - I'm not sure how this can be when I don't get rid of any of it of a morning. Anyway, I'd also be interested to hear from others what they do to remove the infected material. I look forward to hearing from you!! Cheers Beth Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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