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Should 4+ Pseudomonas be treated?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jun 24 7:41am | Replies (115)
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@megan123

Hi fdixon63...I too have pseudomonas...they tried to irradiate it, but were unsuccessful...for the last year or so I have been on Colistin every other month that pushes it back to not showing up in my sputum...by the end of the month it is back to moderate...I tried Toby but found it really harsh.....I’m in good shape otherwise, exercise etc...I live in Toronto so we have only 3 nebulized drugs..the other is Cayston, but I will likely have to pay...pseudo is a nasty bacteria...airway clearance is especially important do be diligent x 2a day to get rid of mucous..🇨🇦

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Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Jul 10, 2020

I love the way you put your Canadian flag at the end of your post.

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fdixon63 | @fdixon63 | Jul 10, 2020

Hi Jennifer @megan123, When I first had Pseudomonas it was only 1+ (mildest). Next sputum was six months later and I had 3 strains at 4+ each (worst). My doctor offered me the choice--try to eradicate it or surpress it? I said eradicate. Had the PICC line with Ciftazidime and Toby. After that treatment, no pseudomonas. Four months after that had tested out for two strains of Pseudomonas (one 4+ and one 3+). Now have 4+ and no treatment recommended. I've gotten many responses to my original post. I've copied them in a document so I can read through them and also refer back later. If I do become symptomatic I'll have some things to bring up to my doctor. Thanks for posting. Take care.

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