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RSG2 Check-In 01/07/2026
HI I just joined. My husband is a patient and has been suffering with this disease for 2 years. Thank you for doing this. I have questions about his sleep and fatigue. He uses O2 at night but still his breathing is so labored with LOUD wheezing. Any suggestions?
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Hello! Welcome to our community!
I am glad you found our site. Does your husband have an inhaler and or nebulizer to use before he gets ready for bed and throughout the night as needed for the wheezing?
Has he been evaluated by a gastroenterologist recently?
There are many possible reasons for sleep interruptions. Lack of sleep leads to greater fatigue throughout the day for patients. Fatigue is common in Bronchiectasis patients in varying degrees.
We have assistance available for you in many forms. In addition to the community support you receive here on BronchiectasisandNTM360, you can call one of our Patient Ambassadors directly by phone at (833) 411-5864. Our Ambassadors are real live patients with experiences similar to yours and understand what you are going through. You can also email us at contactus@bronchandntm.orgto get more information about your concerns.Our Ambassadors can’t provide medical advice but may be able to assist you with additional information and resources about sleep, fatigue , oxygen and wheezing.
RSG2,
Below is an article that explains the many causes of wheezing: https://www.bronchiectasisandntminitiative.org/BronchandNTM360social/Community-Discussions/Blog/Article/169/Wheezing-and-the-BronchiectasisNTM-Patient
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