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I was recently diagnosed with Bronchiectasis.

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I was taken off albuterol and put on an inhaler Anora. It contains no steroids. Steroids are not good for you. It has caused me weight gain and Tracheobronchomalacia (collapsed airways). I’m sure your aware there is no cure for Bronchiectasis. You really need a good infectious disease doctor to have you on a antibiotic to maintain your illness. This is so you don’t have flare ups. I was treated in the beginning of my disease wrong and now I am paying for for. Please get a good doctor who specializes in a topical disease research him well. Good luck.

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Hi Gloria & @alecia52 - It is always helpful to hear each person's experience. Like every other disease or condition, everyone is affected differently, with different severity, underlying conditions, etc.

For example, I have managed fine with levalbuterol, 7% saline, some meds to thin mucus, and antibiotics only for a flare. But the Big-3 antibiotics, not so much! Others are not so fortunate, and the search for effective management is an ongoing process.

Alecia, do you have any more questions for us?
Sue