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@sueinmn I have actually have more of a small cough than before I started taking it. I am trying to get my pulmonologist to switch me to the lower dose. I questioned the higher dose in the beginning, but he said this was the first and only treatment for bronchiectasis. I feel I was not having huge issues and should have started with the lower dosage. He is a highly recommended pulmonologist so I shall see if he honors my request.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | May 19 12:17pm

@kwalkerz I hate to "bang this drum" again, but if your doctor, no matter how highly rated, will not have discussion with you fully explain their reasoning, and honor your reasonable requests, they are not a "Top Doctor" and you may want to consider another. Please tell them what you want and why and don't accept that Brinsupri is "the first and only treatment for bronchiectasis"

Brinsupri is the first (and currently only) PHARMACOLOGIC treatment, but there are MANY other treatments available including daily airway clearance, nebulizing saline solution, exercise, controlling other co-conditions like Asthma and COPD, even antibiotics and steroids as needed.

Do you have an appointment scheduled in the near future?

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