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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 21 5:21pm | Replies (9354)Comment receiving replies
@america Which Doctor? In 2012 I saw Dr. Arunthari there who only prescribed Levofloxacin if my cough got worse and albuterol inhalation (which I stopped because it made my heart race). So, over the years since, I probably took the antibiotic 10 times a year....but I wish we had known that it only treated symptoms and not the bacteria itself. I have suffered with MAC since 2006 and they knew I had it but that's all he did. Maybe that's all they knew to do back then. Haven't been back there since. Just got on the antibiotic regimen this past month following a bronchoscopy revealing nodules, etc. Already feeling much better!
I live in Longwood, north of Orlando. And you?
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@hsletter Helen - there was a recent discussion about replacing albuterol with levalbuterol to address the rapid heart rate, tremors,etc. If your doctor thinks you would benefit from a nebuliser, you should address this issue. Levalbuterol is the generic form, much less costly than the original name brand Xopenex.
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I have dr leventhal! He knows more than any dr I’ve seen in the past. He gives me choices and he’s very caring! I see him next month and we’ll discuss treatment for Mac! I hope for the best and see what comes up! I also live in the Tampa area so you somewhat close 🙂