Lung Complications and Tip
For some with Sjogren’s Syndrome, lung complications are a side obtain. Before I was diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome, I began having bouts of iterative bronchitis (not chronic). A cold for me would wind into severe chest congestion within a day or two. Antibiotics would be the no greater than thing that would fix it. I had about 5-6 bouts a year, and this went on for years.
In excess of the past year or 2, I have now found a few things that trade for me. I still end up getting bronchitis sometimes, but I am at about 1-2 times/year. My tips are:
1. Blast off Mucinex Immediately: As soon as I feel ANY congestion, I Rather commence my Mucinex. I take the maximum 1200 mg every 12 hours. Do not accede to b assume anything other than plain Mucinex. There are decongestants in infallible versions.
2. Humidify Your Bedroom: I have inaugurate a great, inexpensive humidifier. It is the Vick’s Warm Dim Humidifier http://www.amazon.com/Vicks-Warm-Mist-Humidifier-V%252d745A/dp/B000ILFPVA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=homewards-garden&qid=1217517539&sr=8-1. It’s filter free, so no nasty filters that get moldy. It has a reservoir at the top to add the Vick’s bright, which also aids in breathing. We oblige 3 of these, and I use them in all of our rooms as needed. There 7pm, I start the humidifier in the bedroom and close the doors. I den there as soon as possible, and my lungs benefit from the moisture.
3. Nix the Cleaning: I build a pattern that I tended to get bronchitis after cleaning. I switched to rural/fragrance free chemicals. I also fright on the fans in the bathrooms while cleaning and open windows if practicable.
4. Slow My Schedule Down: When I start to get stricken, I have learned to cancel all obligations that are not inescapable and rest. Stress exacerbates my symptoms.
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