Question for those with FEV1 around 70 or over.

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serendipity730

New member
Hi,

My FEV1 is usually between 75-80 when I am doing my best. It has (thankfully) remained pretty stable over the last several years. However, I usually need IV meds annually, and oral antibiotics every few months. My dr. feels like I get sick a lot, considering my good lung function. So, I was wondering how often those of you have an FEV1 around mind are sick. Thanks!!
 
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serendipity730

New member
Hi,

My FEV1 is usually between 75-80 when I am doing my best. It has (thankfully) remained pretty stable over the last several years. However, I usually need IV meds annually, and oral antibiotics every few months. My dr. feels like I get sick a lot, considering my good lung function. So, I was wondering how often those of you have an FEV1 around mind are sick. Thanks!!
 
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serendipity730

New member
Hi,

My FEV1 is usually between 75-80 when I am doing my best. It has (thankfully) remained pretty stable over the last several years. However, I usually need IV meds annually, and oral antibiotics every few months. My dr. feels like I get sick a lot, considering my good lung function. So, I was wondering how often those of you have an FEV1 around mind are sick. Thanks!!
 
S

serendipity730

New member
Hi,

My FEV1 is usually between 75-80 when I am doing my best. It has (thankfully) remained pretty stable over the last several years. However, I usually need IV meds annually, and oral antibiotics every few months. My dr. feels like I get sick a lot, considering my good lung function. So, I was wondering how often those of you have an FEV1 around mind are sick. Thanks!!
 
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serendipity730

New member
Hi,
<br />
<br />My FEV1 is usually between 75-80 when I am doing my best. It has (thankfully) remained pretty stable over the last several years. However, I usually need IV meds annually, and oral antibiotics every few months. My dr. feels like I get sick a lot, considering my good lung function. So, I was wondering how often those of you have an FEV1 around mind are sick. Thanks!!
 
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debs2girls

New member
I do not intend to come off as rude, so please dont take it that way...

If my daughter wasnt sick any more than that, I would feel like she was a normal kid after all. Her lung function is between 70-74 now...one year ago is was 127%. She is not off of any type of abx for as long as you are on them... hope that made sense...
 
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debs2girls

New member
I do not intend to come off as rude, so please dont take it that way...

If my daughter wasnt sick any more than that, I would feel like she was a normal kid after all. Her lung function is between 70-74 now...one year ago is was 127%. She is not off of any type of abx for as long as you are on them... hope that made sense...
 
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debs2girls

New member
I do not intend to come off as rude, so please dont take it that way...

If my daughter wasnt sick any more than that, I would feel like she was a normal kid after all. Her lung function is between 70-74 now...one year ago is was 127%. She is not off of any type of abx for as long as you are on them... hope that made sense...
 
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debs2girls

New member
I do not intend to come off as rude, so please dont take it that way...

If my daughter wasnt sick any more than that, I would feel like she was a normal kid after all. Her lung function is between 70-74 now...one year ago is was 127%. She is not off of any type of abx for as long as you are on them... hope that made sense...
 
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debs2girls

New member
I do not intend to come off as rude, so please dont take it that way...
<br />
<br />If my daughter wasnt sick any more than that, I would feel like she was a normal kid after all. Her lung function is between 70-74 now...one year ago is was 127%. She is not off of any type of abx for as long as you are on them... hope that made sense...
 
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JazzysMom

New member
Being "sick" can be attributed to many things NOT related to CF like allergies, stress etc.

Then there is a sinus possibilities, diet etc which could or could not be CF related.

I have been told (often) that exercise is a good way to keep your whole body conditioned to help the lungs & overall health.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
Being "sick" can be attributed to many things NOT related to CF like allergies, stress etc.

Then there is a sinus possibilities, diet etc which could or could not be CF related.

I have been told (often) that exercise is a good way to keep your whole body conditioned to help the lungs & overall health.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
Being "sick" can be attributed to many things NOT related to CF like allergies, stress etc.

Then there is a sinus possibilities, diet etc which could or could not be CF related.

I have been told (often) that exercise is a good way to keep your whole body conditioned to help the lungs & overall health.
 
J

JazzysMom

New member
Being "sick" can be attributed to many things NOT related to CF like allergies, stress etc.

Then there is a sinus possibilities, diet etc which could or could not be CF related.

I have been told (often) that exercise is a good way to keep your whole body conditioned to help the lungs & overall health.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
Being "sick" can be attributed to many things NOT related to CF like allergies, stress etc.
<br />
<br />Then there is a sinus possibilities, diet etc which could or could not be CF related.
<br />
<br />I have been told (often) that exercise is a good way to keep your whole body conditioned to help the lungs & overall health.
<br />
<br />
 
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moxie1

Guest
Hi,

My FEV1 is over 70%.

I myself am not sick very often. The last time I was on any antibiotics (oral or IV) other than my maintenance Bactrim was over 2 years ago.

Back then, I would say 98% of my sicknesses started as a sinus infection. I started nasal irrigation and that has helped immensely. When I do feel like I'm starting with something, I start doing the oil of oregano drops under my tongue. Just a couple of drops, 3x's a day, and whatever was starting seems to go away.

For me, four things are very important in in preventing sickness.

1) stay compliant - I never ever miss a treatment. If I am going to be out at night, I do my evening treatment in the afternoon, because I know I might be too tired if I wait. So, no matter what, I do 2 30-minutes vest treatments a day

2) exercise - enough to get you sweating and breathing hard

3) keeping hands clean - when I get home from a store, I wash my hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds, followed by hand sanitizer.

4) nasal irrigation

Hope this helps.
 
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moxie1

Guest
Hi,

My FEV1 is over 70%.

I myself am not sick very often. The last time I was on any antibiotics (oral or IV) other than my maintenance Bactrim was over 2 years ago.

Back then, I would say 98% of my sicknesses started as a sinus infection. I started nasal irrigation and that has helped immensely. When I do feel like I'm starting with something, I start doing the oil of oregano drops under my tongue. Just a couple of drops, 3x's a day, and whatever was starting seems to go away.

For me, four things are very important in in preventing sickness.

1) stay compliant - I never ever miss a treatment. If I am going to be out at night, I do my evening treatment in the afternoon, because I know I might be too tired if I wait. So, no matter what, I do 2 30-minutes vest treatments a day

2) exercise - enough to get you sweating and breathing hard

3) keeping hands clean - when I get home from a store, I wash my hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds, followed by hand sanitizer.

4) nasal irrigation

Hope this helps.
 
M

moxie1

Guest
Hi,

My FEV1 is over 70%.

I myself am not sick very often. The last time I was on any antibiotics (oral or IV) other than my maintenance Bactrim was over 2 years ago.

Back then, I would say 98% of my sicknesses started as a sinus infection. I started nasal irrigation and that has helped immensely. When I do feel like I'm starting with something, I start doing the oil of oregano drops under my tongue. Just a couple of drops, 3x's a day, and whatever was starting seems to go away.

For me, four things are very important in in preventing sickness.

1) stay compliant - I never ever miss a treatment. If I am going to be out at night, I do my evening treatment in the afternoon, because I know I might be too tired if I wait. So, no matter what, I do 2 30-minutes vest treatments a day

2) exercise - enough to get you sweating and breathing hard

3) keeping hands clean - when I get home from a store, I wash my hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds, followed by hand sanitizer.

4) nasal irrigation

Hope this helps.
 
M

moxie1

Guest
Hi,

My FEV1 is over 70%.

I myself am not sick very often. The last time I was on any antibiotics (oral or IV) other than my maintenance Bactrim was over 2 years ago.

Back then, I would say 98% of my sicknesses started as a sinus infection. I started nasal irrigation and that has helped immensely. When I do feel like I'm starting with something, I start doing the oil of oregano drops under my tongue. Just a couple of drops, 3x's a day, and whatever was starting seems to go away.

For me, four things are very important in in preventing sickness.

1) stay compliant - I never ever miss a treatment. If I am going to be out at night, I do my evening treatment in the afternoon, because I know I might be too tired if I wait. So, no matter what, I do 2 30-minutes vest treatments a day

2) exercise - enough to get you sweating and breathing hard

3) keeping hands clean - when I get home from a store, I wash my hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds, followed by hand sanitizer.

4) nasal irrigation

Hope this helps.
 
M

moxie1

Guest
Hi,
<br />
<br />My FEV1 is over 70%.
<br />
<br />I myself am not sick very often. The last time I was on any antibiotics (oral or IV) other than my maintenance Bactrim was over 2 years ago.
<br />
<br />Back then, I would say 98% of my sicknesses started as a sinus infection. I started nasal irrigation and that has helped immensely. When I do feel like I'm starting with something, I start doing the oil of oregano drops under my tongue. Just a couple of drops, 3x's a day, and whatever was starting seems to go away.
<br />
<br />For me, four things are very important in in preventing sickness.
<br />
<br />1) stay compliant - I never ever miss a treatment. If I am going to be out at night, I do my evening treatment in the afternoon, because I know I might be too tired if I wait. So, no matter what, I do 2 30-minutes vest treatments a day
<br />
<br />2) exercise - enough to get you sweating and breathing hard
<br />
<br />3) keeping hands clean - when I get home from a store, I wash my hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds, followed by hand sanitizer.
<br />
<br />4) nasal irrigation
<br />
<br />Hope this helps.
 
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