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Developed bronchitis like cough, nasal congestion: can't stabilize
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@taracronwall Good morning. Brinsupri is not an antibiotic, and your pulmonologist should know that. It is a new drug used in the treatment of bronchiectasis (BE). Do you have BE? Do you have a nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infection in your lungs? NTMs are sometimes treated with antibiotics, depending on severity of the infection and damage to the lungs. Good luck with your research.
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@tcd518
Hello, this is not a reply but a question, How does the severity of the infection by NTM is measured? And the extension of lung damage? Thanks.
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@tcd518
Thank you for clarifying, I have BE
When I get any illness it turns into pneumonia so my pulmonary was suggesting that I do dupixent🤦🏻♀️ and Brinsupri, which he said was an antibiotic! From what I’ve read it doesn’t really have great effectiveness with killing bacteria. I don’t know anything about NTM??? I just forced a sputum culture as they just seem to treat me with a vest and double antibiotics and tons of steroids. I’m wondering if the culture will tell if I have a certain type of NTM? I prefer more natural ways like bronchial clear thyme ivy, NAC, hydrogen tabs, looking into purchasing a hydrogen machine and a portable oxygen machine. I find these forums wonderful plethora of information and everyone’s walk is so different. Appreciate all the feedback 🙏💕🌸