Airway clearance

Posted by maryjanechilds @maryjanechilds, Aug 17, 2023

I have MAC (found along with pseudomonas in a sputum culture)and Bronchiectasis. I was treated with Cipro for the pseudomonas and have been on the Big 3 for almost two months for the MAC. Every discussion I read talks about nebulizing with saline solution and daily airway clearance. I have no cough and am unable to cough up any mucous. I use my albuterol inhaler and then my accapella but do not produce any mucous. Does anyone else have “dry” MAC? I do have slight drainage down the back of my throat but I wonder if I could figure out how to clear out my lungs if I would get well faster.

Mary Jane

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fdixon63 | @fdixon63 | Sep 5 7:35pm

In reply to @raney "I will reply tomorrow I have lots of questions I also have gum disease and loosing..." + (show)

raney. Thanks. Today I asked my dentist if there is anyone he could refer me to for consult and possible help. He is sending my records to a periodontist. Hopefully, I can get help.

raney | @raney | Sep 5 7:41pm

I hope so. Keep us informed.

fdixon63 | @fdixon63 | Sep 6 1:14pm

In reply to @raney "I am in the same boat gun disease and loosing bone.. I have full dentures at..." + (show)

Hi Raney. I have used omeprazole and esomeprazole (both PPI's) for many years. I changed to Famotidine a few months ago as I'm osteopenic and I'd read about how PPI's are bad for the bones. I never related it to the bones in my mouth. Duh. I can't say I have a lot of sinus draining down my throat but it could be happening to some level. Did you have trouble with fitting the upper denture--staying in place? They simply told me that my bones and gums were not able to support dentures and even fitting a partial is hard as the gums can't tolerate something pressing against them.
What is the gum disease you were told you have? By the way, Lichen Planus is from and unknown cause and there is no cure. Some helpful things can be diet (low acidic products, minimize stress...) I'm really hoping to find some answers. I don't know if I've covered everything and let me know if you think of anything else. I certainly pray good things for you, and me. Faye

raney | @raney | Sep 6 8:35pm

I have been taken Dexlansoprazole DR 60NMG daily for about 3 years. The gastro doc said I would have to be on it forever... I was shocked to learn that I have ostopenia and osteoporosis. I take lots of Ca with D and all the healthy supplements. This one is very expensive.
Gum disease I had to have the upper pulled 45 years ago after UNC Chapel Hill School of dentistry had done the deep scaling, flaps, etc. I do not have a problem with the uppers staying in because I have a bone bulge in upper center of mouth and the upper is molded and fits like a puzzle.
I have started in last few days soaking my dentures in alcohol at night I think the chronic mucus from post nasal drainage, airway clearance, and mucus accumulating under the dentures has caused the problem as well as the PPI..
I plan to have the 11 that are left on lower pulled.. I will soon be 87, complete heart block with pace maker, hiatal hernia, and a cervical vertabrae pressing on my esophagus.. My back is a mess. I have been blending and drinking all my meals for 3 years now. Not going to spend money with derp scaling, flaps and crowns

pamlw | @pamlw | Sep 10 7:59am

In reply to @sueinmn "Can you describe your allergy to Mucinex? It must be very rare. I wonder if there..." + (show)

Stevens-Johnson Center in my hands and feet when I take Mucinex and or clarithromycin together or separate. This was repeated because I couldn’t believe it when I first took it and it happened