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Sinus Infection or Pseudomonas

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@sueinmn

@jcwest211 These are signs of an exacerbation - it doesn't really matter whether sinus or pseudomonas. It's time to contact your doctor before you have to wait through the holiday weekend and potentially end up in the ER.

This is a good reminder - anyone with a chronic lung disease who is susceptible to infections should work out an "emergency plan" with their pulmonologist.
The plan should include whether/when to "double up" on nebs and airway clearance, when to call them, and when to be seen immediately if your doc is not available.
Having a plan in place has kept me out of the ER, where unfamiliar docs nod their heads like they are agreeing with you, and then put forth an incorrect treatment.

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Hi, Sue, i am in Canada, and my pulmonologist is hard to reach. I have bronch and ntm and have never had an exacerbation. I do worry about ending up in the ER with docs who don't have a clue about these conditions. I will raise the issue with my pulmo on my next visit. In the meantime do you have any suggestions about exacerbations and dodging ER lack of knowledge? I am using an Aerobika and have no other meds or treatment. My shortness of breath is getting worse.