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Sinus issues causes Bronchiectasis exacebation?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jun 25 7:15am | Replies (27)
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I use Mucinex and NAC as well as Reduced Liposomal Gluthatione for the same reason

Also tried Mullein, Quercetin, Stinging Nettle, Butterbur, Bromelain, Horehound, Marshmallow Root, Licorice Root, Ginger Root, Fenugreek, Slippery Elm, Oil of Oregano...these seem to help from the nose down to the stomach

I also take mega dose D3 with K2 and magnesium complex. Boron, Zinc, Vitamin C, Beta Carotene. It's the Coimbra protocol. Trying it so I can stop being dependent on Prednisone.

Not sure if the supplements make a huge difference, but the pulm took away a lot of my meds because I tested negative for asthma with the methylcoline challenge.

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scoop | @scoop | Jun 23 4:32pm

I've often wondered if I truly have asthma. When I discussed the methylcoline challenge with pulmonary they said I'd have to be off of any steroid inhalers for a while to avoid false negatives. Were you on steroids when you took the methylcoline challenge? My asthma was strictly diagnosed via pulmonary function tests. Once my lungs are clear I feel like a normal healthy person, so I question the asthma (for which I am on an inhaled steroid, Symbicort).

The Coimbra protocol sounds interesting and useful not only for the respiratory system! Good luck.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jun 23 9:28pm

That's quite a list of things you are putting into your body! I wonder if you have calculated how much of the vitamins, minerals and herbs are being absorbed, and how many are (literally) being flushed down the toilet?

When you say you are following the Coimba protocol, are you also strictly following the diet limiting calcium intake, and drinking the required amounts of fluid? Are your kidney function and vitamin levels being monitored regularly?

While there is scientific proof of the merit of some alternative treatments, we need to remember that these substances are also "drugs" i.e. not naturally occurring in our bodies at the levels we ingest in supplements.

They can interact with one another and other medications we take. Finally, many herbs can cause or exacerbate allergies. For example, I cannot use aloe vera, in any form -it gives me hives. So I need to read all supplement and cosmetic labels carefully.

Finally, be sure you share a complete list of all of these substances with all of your providers and your pharmacist.

I understand the urgency to feel well again, but sometimes less is more. A healthy diet, adequate exercise and rest as well as someone to talk to may be more important than endless hours researching alternative treatments.

When we do choose to step into complementary and alternative choices, it is important to make sure valid research shows usefulness for our specific conditions and our providers know what we are doing in addition to traditional medicine.

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