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stay on low dose antibiotic indefinitely for chronic cough.

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 1 1:14pm | Replies (27)
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@lenorj

I am not currently on an antibiotic, but each time I have been on one, even for a sinus infection, my cough has been much better even for a week or so after the antibiotic.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Mar 31 10:16am

My ID doc attributed the reduced cough to the anti-inflammatory effect of many antibiotics. In other words, it is not really treating an infection, it is reducing the inflammation/irritation in the lungs/trachea/throat.

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mirsy | @mirsy | Mar 31 10:38am

Maybe treatment w an antibiotic is necessary for some people to stop the coughing. Thanks for your input.

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