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Has anyone here nebulized Budesonide/Pulmicort and tapered off?

Lung Health | Last Active: Jan 5, 2023 | Replies (9)
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@cate123456

Thanks Sue,
What do you take it for and does it help? (I know you have bronch and MAC)
I’ve acquired Bronchospasming and excess mucus after clearing a nasty confection I was hospitalized for. I’ve been on it for six weeks and it doesn’t seem like it’s helping much.

Oh, and how long do you stay on it?
Thanks!!

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jan 4, 2023

I use it for exacerbations. Usually twice a day for 2 weeks, but sometimes for as long as 2 months. Most recently it was for a mild exacerbation and I only needed it for 3 days.
I also have chronic asthma and use Symbicort twice a day which contains a small amount of a steroid. I know that the common wisdom is you shouldn't use steroids with a history of MAC, but controlling my asthma has kept me much healthier. My pulmonologist recommended we try it, and it has relieved my chest heaviness and shortness of breath. Each of us is different and need to learn how to manage best.
Sue

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