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New sputum results. Have to make a decision.

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jul 9, 2022 | Replies (10)

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@fdixon63 Hi there. I had pseudomonas back in 2016. I was treated with 28 days on inhaled tobramycin. My symptoms disappeared after the 28 days, but I remain to this day on a bi-monthly regimen of tobramycin and ciprofloxacin. I have tested negative for the last three yrs. and my dr says that I will need to be on maintenance antibiotics for life most likely. So far, I have had no side affects from the meds. The reason for lifetime of antibiotics is because of the bronchiectasis. I will always be susceptible to mac and pseudo. So far, my treatment plan has been working. I don't think our goal can be to permanently eradicate these diseases, but rather to prevent them from re-occurring.

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Thanks Terri for responding. This is a phase of treatment that is new to me so all info is appreciated. Am anxious to hear back from my doc today to see what he feels is best route to go--all things considered. When you say you test negative for 3 years, is that from sputum you coughed up or do they have to test with bronchoscopy? Here is probably a silly question but sometimes when I cough up something it is unexpected and sputum goes on a napkin or Kleenex. Can that be submitted or does it have to be spit from my mouth into a specimen container? Again, thanks. Faye