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Inhaled Amikacin: What works for me
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jun 18, 2017 | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
Two questions for those on inhaled amikacin: Were you instructed to mix the amikacin with the whole ampoule/vial (3 ml) of .9% sodium chloride or just 1 ml of the saline? How long did the hoarseness last ? Thank you.
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Can't remember the saline amikacin concentration but I did lose my voice totally for a couple of weeks. It came back but remained hoarse until I was off it.
I am just using the straight medicine no saline. I started to get hoarse and cough yesterday. Today is the 5th day and I am worse and afraid to use it again. I noticed someone mentioned they only use it every other day. Hope every other day could work for me because I don't want to stop altogether.
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yes I had no voice at all, I let my doc know , she said to stop inhaling for a few days, suck on strepfen(strepsils & neurofen losenger) and when I started back on it rince my mouth out after using the amakacin. I also inhaled at night so I diddnt have to talk after, just go to bed. Good luck with the Amakacin let us know how you get on.