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Does anyone have any tricks to produce a sputum sample?
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@grammyvictoria I would consult your pharmacist and/or your pulmonologist. I worked very closely with the pharmacist and PA to my pulmonologist because I so wanted to kill off the pseudomonas. When I was taking the rx for TOBI (nickname for Tobramycin) I was advised to first use the same equipment for the 7% saline to clear out as much mucous as possible as well as weaken the protective outer layer of pseudomonas aeruginosa. I was so pleased to ne able to clear out stuff. Your experience may vary, of course.
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@desertdwellerjh were you able to totally eradicate Pseudomonas?
I’ve had it for 2 years with several infections over time a treated with IV antibiotics ..I brought up a sputum from the lungs and the lab report showed Pseudomonas colonized …however no infections so no treatments .
My ENT Dr now has me on antibiotic rinses for my sinuses cuz that’s normally where an infections shows up .
I’m encouraged to hear that there is a possibility of eradication of Psuedomonas !!! Thanks for your comments. .