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Brinsupri experience after 3+ months

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@anniegirl0903
Welcome to Mayo Connect! Hope you find it a supportive place.

I'm sorry to hear about the side effects you've been dealing with, as well as your recent MAC diagnosis. That sounds like a lot to manage at once.

Have you ever taken, or are you currently taking, any type of steroid medication? Easy bruising and skin tears are fairly common side effects of steroids, particularly when they are used for a long time, even at lower doses. As we get older, the skin also becomes more fragile, which can make bruising and tearing more likely.

With Brinsupri, the symptoms you describe, other than hair loss, are not generally considered common side effects. That doesn't mean your experiences aren't real, but it may be worth looking at other possible contributing factors as well.

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@scoop I have been using Dulera inhaler for several years and over the past years other inhalers. Perhaps, as you noted, the bruising could be due to these steroids.