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Bronchiectasis: New Diagnosis

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 15, 2023 | Replies (382)

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@america

Good morning! Yes I know the albuterol makes my heart race too but my doctor at Mayo told me to use it before my Tobramycin and it’s helping. It does open up the airways and help me breathe better. It may not be for everyone but it’s a good thing to keep until you know you really can’t. I was ready to give up meds as soon I felt some side effects but recently I listened to a special person in our group and I can say... I’m doing much better! Yesterday I went shopping for 4 long hours! I have not done that in more than a year. I am starting to feel like a normal person again. I hope you feel better! Hugs and prayers! Rita

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@america rita...a side note....great you felt well enough for shopping...I read years ago that a study showed that for some people...women in particular ...going shopping released endorphins and resulted in an elevation of mood!! “Retail Therapy” terri aka tdrell

@america Hi Rita! So happy to read that you are carrying on as your true self. Rock on!

@america. Rita, I do a three step process when I am on the toby. I first open the airways with albuterol, clean out with 7% sodium chloride, then nebulize the toby. It all makes sense. Open airways to receive more of the medication deep down, and clear out the phlegm so that the med can penetrate.