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DawnEllen Check-In 07/13/2025
Since completing a pulmonary rehab course I have been doing really well, I'm finally down to just 1 litre/minute oxygen, and have been able to go for over an hour without it entirely, so I'm hopeful I will be able to get off it eventually.
Its made a huge difference to my life, 6 months ago I could barely walk for 2 mins. but now I can walk for more than half an hour, and all without my oxygen dropping. I also do weight training, & now I'm more active, my BMR has increased - goody I can eat more!
Still on the antibiotics, but I've managed to stop using atrovent, & now just use the ventolin in the nebuliser 3 times/day.
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Dawn Ellen,
It is great to read your good news. Pulmonary rehab is frequently a turning point for many patients. Thank you for sharing your uplifting news with our community. Keep up the great and inspirational work.
Below is information for those who are curious about pulmonary rehab services:https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Patient-or-Caregiver/Pulmonary-Rehab
Great job Dawn Ellen...Good for you!!!!!💪
DawnEllen, this is wonderful! I would love for more people to hear your story. I am the Assistant Director of Education and Community for the Bronchiectasis and NTM Association, and we would be grateful if you would be willing to share your experience. Pulmonary rehabilitation does wonders for people, yet it is not utilized as much as it should be. If you would like more information please email me. alyssa.bronchandNTM.org. Thanks!
Sharing your story can be a powerful way to let others know that they're not alone with their diagnosis, below is Alyssa's email address, if you would like to share:
alyssa@bronchandntm.org
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