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Bronchiectasis what are the stages and symptoms
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Dec 1, 2023 | Replies (106)Comment receiving replies
I am a newcomer to this Blog. I have been diagnosed with Bronchiectasis about 10 years ago. I have since changed to another Pulmonologist who has prescribed an Inhaler with Flovent HFA 220mcg twice daily. While using this I have had many flare-ups. I have finally asked the doctor to change to a "drive Power Neb Ultra" using Albutrol Sulfate Inhalation Solution 0.083% 2.5mg. I also have a MAC colony at the bottom of my lungs and have had Pseudomonas. The nubulizer is incredibly loud, I use it once a day and cough several times while using it. Is saline solution better to use? Is there a better practice to try? I am still coughing quite a bit. I have had a ClariFix procedure in my nasal passages which was supposed to stop my nasal drainage which has always been extensive since birth. This procedure has helped to eliminate the drainage but I am coughing quite a bit at night also get spells during the day. ANY RECOMMENDATIONS???? Thank You!!!
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Welcome. You will find this to be a very supportive group. I have learned souch from others. We are all different so so what works for one does not work for another. I used 3 different timhslers and each made breathing more difficult. Then switched to nebulizer. Yes the compressor is loud., But worth it to get the gunk out of my lungs. Now I am using Levalbuterol, followed by 7 percent NaCl , followed by budesonide. This is 2 times a day with nasal rinses and salt water garrhkes. I g
Have also tried 3 different prescription nasal sprays fur the chronic rhinitis. They also made breathing more difficult although they helped with the nasal drainage. I could not be ulize albuter because it made me too shaky and rapid pulse. Levalbuterol works best for me. I am using Aerobikas well as percussion vest. Airway clearance is a daily or 2 or more times daily routine and when I have tried to get my with one time a day, I pay the price for several days afterwards until I can get most of the extra accumulation out. Bronchiectasis airway clearance has to come before anything else for me.
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Welcome, @duchessl. Allow me to tag a few members, like @sueinmn @ritapearl @raney @thumperguy @rits, who may have some recommendations for you and experiences to share.