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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Sep 10 8:01am | Replies (106)

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@fdixon63

raney. After reading your post I wanted to ask you about your experience with levalbuterol causing thrush. I've got an autommune condition (lichen planus) which causes problems with my gums--inflammed, very tender. I never experienced what I thought might be thrush. I've used levalbuterol (puffer) for over 5 years and last year my teeth have begun breaking off at the gumline--six so far. None of the doctors or dentists have any answers and to be honest I don't think they want to take the time of help figure things out. I'm 78 and have been told my bones or gums are not strong enough to have implants or even dentures. They've made a partial for the upper and the inflammation is so bad I can't eat with it or even wear it. They have done numerous "adjustments" but things are unbearably painful. I guess I'm just trying to grab at straws to attempt to find answers before all or most of my teeth are gone. If you prefer to pvt message me, that's fine. @fdixon63

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I will reply tomorrow I have lots of questions I also have gum disease
and loosing bones

I am in the same boat gun disease and loosing bone..
I have full dentures at the top and partial on the bottom. The roots are showing in the bottom. I plan to just have them all pulled and maybe that will stop the gum disease.
I just read a few days ago about dentures holding bacteria and fungus and continuing the infection .
Rather than using dentures tabs, the surgical said to soak dentures at night in alcohol, of peroxide or in white vinegar after brushing them really well..
Also look at the meds you are taking and the side effects. I am taking one for acid reflux that causes bone loss . I am going to talk to my gastro doc about prescribing something else
Have you seen any ENT? Do you have lost nasal drainage. I am 86 and docs can only treat symptoms because of heart and lung problems