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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 21 5:21pm | Replies (9354)Comment receiving replies
I'm getting pretty discouraged, and my coughing episodes have frequently been very painful. I'm due to see my Infectious Disease doctor at Mayo again in mid-September, but so far there doesn't seem to be a lot of experience with an Achromobacter infection as best I can tell. Personal opinion: it's making my Bronchiectasis worse.
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Hello CKSCoville - I had an Achromobacter infection back in June. Had never heard of it and nor had anyone else in the Mayo group. I was given the drug Sulfamethoxazole for 14 days and that cleared up what had been a very bad and productive cough. I have MAC, bronchiectasis, and have had pseudemonas several times. Hope this helps, Pamela
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Hello @ckscoville. I had that cough that comes with infections for many, many years. Nebulizing 7% saline, sipping 'Breathe Easy' tea, and finally getting the right antibiotics that killed the infection is what got me through it. After coughing constantly for 8 yrs, I finally got it gone in 2016. I didn't think it was possible to ever get rid of it, but it is now gone. You must be diligent with your health routine and learn all that you can. Knowledge is power! If you want to get started on the nebulized saline, is it possible for you to call your dr's office and request a prescription for it?