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I was diagnosed with BE 3-30-23 and have been on Azithromycin 250 3x/week since then, nothing else. My pulmonologist says with this low dose it is anti-inflammatory and not functional as an antibiotic. Therefore no antibiotic resistance occurs. My exacerbations occur as hemoptysis with several days of dyspnea. So no fun and sometimes scarey. Right now I do have the flu bug that is plaguing the nation. I am staying ahead of the increased mucus production with more frequent use of my Aerobika, more frequent postural drainage and use of ABC. My pulmonologist is aware and trusts my judgment.

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I am on 250 3x/week also. Dr. Winthrop said the same as your pulmonologist said that it is anti-inflammatory. Would not cause resistance.

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@snoei Thank you for replying. You have given me something to ask my Dr. 250 versus 500mg. 3x weekly.