Hello! I left my Mayo visit on Tuesday on cloud nine. I found out that I had raised my lung function to 44%, up from 40%. My Dr was totally AMAZED since I suffer from a progressive disease. We figured it was due to the antibiotic and salt treatment regimen and my cardio classes. He said that 4% doesn't sound like much, but 4% in the other direction (down) starts to put me in the lung transplant catagory. Mainly because it would mean I am still steadily progressing downward. I cannot tell you how disheartening it has been; to go to my check-ups every six months and be told that I am consistantly losing lung function. I had said to my husband when I joined the gym six months ago that I was going to amaze my doctor, and I DID!
I asked about the new drugs that are in trials right now, and he said he expects them to be approved and out within six months to a year Hooray!!! I do know that the inhaled Cipro is one of them. I forgot the name of the other, but it is one that was mentioned at the NTM convention. He said that staying on the salt treatments is critical to keep good lung hygiene. Those of you doing this, stay with it. Those of you who are not, ask your dr to prescribe it. Hope everybody is doing well. Hugs - Terri M.