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@sharonednaramsey My understanding, simplistically.

We with bronchiectasis have overactive enzymes called DPP1 (neutrophil related which is a type of white blood cell). These enzymes make airway inflammation worse causing more mucus, leading to more infections, and more lung damage. Brinsupri blocks DPP1. As a result, the airways are less inflamed, and less prone to flares. With hope and time, we experience less inflammation, fewer exacerbations, better lung function.

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@scoop thank you. That is what I understood. I have been on Brinsupri for almost 2 months now. I haven’t seen a positive result yet but I have experienced side effects of headaches and increased blood pressure. I read on one of these sights that it could take 3/6 months for positive effects.