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For me, streaks of blood or orange-rusty mucus if I am ALREADY feeling really bad (chills, aches, SOB) mean things have progressed to pneumonia. If the blood comes when I am feeling okay, then I think it can be inflammation from bacteria or a variety of other stuff (hormones, smoke) or coughing...

Interesting. I agree that breathing in a mist of cafeteria-table particles and water does not sound good for any kid, let alone a kid with vulnerable lungs. But if the alternative were a mist of Fantastik and food bits, I'd choose the water. But I've always been upset with the annual requests...

Interesting. I agree that breathing in a mist of cafeteria-table particles and water does not sound good for any kid, let alone a kid with vulnerable lungs. But if the alternative were a mist of Fantastik and food bits, I'd choose the water. But I've always been upset with the annual requests...

I'm glad you got and appreciated the intent of my response--I didn't want to discourage, like you said. I think it's so great that you have ILs next door who can give you a preview of different stages and future issues of kids. Your husband has a good point about being eligible for new...

While I don't have CF, nor think my care regimen for bronchiectasis is currently nearly as complicated as most people's regimens here, I can speak to having three kids And I also recognize that feeling of wanting more kids. I always wanted more and more children and was in denial that I even...

For me personally, my legs tire out on a bike well before I find myself panting, our of breath, or my heart rate up. So for mucus clearance, if I were choosing between the two, I'd jog on a treadmill or walk with a steep incline over biking. Panting and needing to take super deep breaths are...

For me personally, my legs tire out on a bike well before I find myself panting, our of breath, or my heart rate up. So for mucus clearance, if I were choosing between the two, I'd jog on a treadmill or walk with a steep incline over biking. Panting and needing to take super deep breaths are...

My acne flared big time when I was pregnant--scarring quality. I'd look into anything that might be shifting your hormones. Are you on a new med? A steroid? Menopause when you still have regular periods seems unlikely. My impression from friends who are a bit older than you/me is that...

My acne flared big time when I was pregnant--scarring quality. I'd look into anything that might be shifting your hormones. Are you on a new med? A steroid? Menopause when you still have regular periods seems unlikely. My impression from friends who are a bit older than you/me is that...

My acne flared big time when I was pregnant--scarring quality. I'd look into anything that might be shifting your hormones. Are you on a new med? A steroid? Menopause when you still have regular periods seems unlikely. My impression from friends who are a bit older than you/me is that...

Wow, congrats to your daughter for working so hard and going so far! Great job to you, too, for putting her in such a great sport for her needs. And, of course, for all the schlepping to practice I'm sure you do. It's fantastic that she's accomplished so much! It's funny that you mention...

Wow, congrats to your daughter for working so hard and going so far! Great job to you, too, for putting her in such a great sport for her needs. And, of course, for all the schlepping to practice I'm sure you do. It's fantastic that she's accomplished so much! It's funny that you mention...

Wow, congrats to your daughter for working so hard and going so far! Great job to you, too, for putting her in such a great sport for her needs. And, of course, for all the schlepping to practice I'm sure you do. It's fantastic that she's accomplished so much! It's funny that you mention...

You did it! Boy does it sound like it was a pretty awful experience. I am so sorry you were and are in pain. My fingers are crossed for you that this was one big step down toward fixing this for you.

You did it! Boy does it sound like it was a pretty awful experience. I am so sorry you were and are in pain. My fingers are crossed for you that this was one big step down toward fixing this for you.

You did it! Boy does it sound like it was a pretty awful experience. I am so sorry you were and are in pain. My fingers are crossed for you that this was one big step down toward fixing this for you.

Hang in there. Breathe... It'll be worth the pain relief. I had a cortisone injection into my bursa (sac of fluid in shoulder) last spring. It was uncomfortable, and I did think, "What if you miss the spot??" but I kept reminding myself that this dr (who specializes in boxers), probably...

Hang in there. Breathe... It'll be worth the pain relief. I had a cortisone injection into my bursa (sac of fluid in shoulder) last spring. It was uncomfortable, and I did think, "What if you miss the spot??" but I kept reminding myself that this dr (who specializes in boxers), probably...

Hang in there. Breathe... It'll be worth the pain relief. I had a cortisone injection into my bursa (sac of fluid in shoulder) last spring. It was uncomfortable, and I did think, "What if you miss the spot??" but I kept reminding myself that this dr (who specializes in boxers), probably...

Does he see a pulmonologist? If not, maybe convincing him to have an appt with one would be a start. He could get PFTs too, which would be good. Ask him if he might at least ask the pulmo about getting a culture. It is amazing how the broad spectrum antibiotics have changed how most...