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Developed bronchitis like cough, nasal congestion: can't stabilize
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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 🙏💕🌸
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@taracronwall
Brinsupri is not for "killing bacteria" it is for the continuous cycle of inflammation that is a big problem with bronchiectasis.
The bronchiectasis inflammatory cycle, often called a "vicious cycle" or "vortex," is a self-perpetuating loop where airway damage leads to mucus buildup, trapping bacteria, which triggers intense inflammation (especially neutrophilic), releasing enzymes that further damage airways, causing thickening and dilation, hindering mucus clearance, and perpetuating infection and inflammation. This cycle involves impaired mucociliary clearance, chronic infection, sustained inflammation (neutrophils, macrophages, lymphocytes), and structural airway damage, creating a progressive, damaging feedback loop that worsens lung function.