{"id":863,"date":"2025-10-28T14:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T14:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/bronchiectasis\/?page_id=863"},"modified":"2025-10-28T15:18:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T15:18:40","slug":"georges-story-mild","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/bronchiectasis\/patient-stories\/georges-story-mild\/","title":{"rendered":"George\u2019s Story (Mild)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
I have lived in various parts of Great Britain moving to Scotland in 1967. I retired twice, once in 1995 from the Civil Service & finally in 2004 from the Service sector. My early years were spent living on a farm, so plenty of fresh air. My father was a heavy smoker, dying from lung cancer in 1960 aged 56. I have never smoked. I had Scarlet Fever & TB as a child along with other childhood illnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How was I diagnosed<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
After a series of chest infections in early 2011 which five rounds of antibiotics could not clear, I was referred to the ERI where a CT scan confirmed that I did not have lung cancer, which I was dreading, but something called Bronchiectasis. This was devastating news as I had previously led a very full & active life, including running plus other sporting activities. Whilst this diagnosis was unnerving I was determined this would not change my way of life. So with the help of family & friends, I slowly recovered & now lead a relatively normal life albeit with some limitations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
How does it affect my day to day living<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I do experience some difficulty with chest clearance, however using the Autogenic method helps. I am a big believer in exercise including golf weekly, occasional badminton, long walks. I still take holidays abroad twice a year. I fully believe that by adopting a positive attitude, plus self management a full life can be achieved. Master the condition not it you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How does it affect my day to day living<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I keep a supply of antibiotics at home for emergencies. These I take with me when away on holiday. I have been associated with the Breathtakers group for some years which has helped me enormously, knowing that I am not alone & the support of others has helped me through a worrying time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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