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Has anyone here nebulized Budesonide/Pulmicort and tapered off?
Lung Health | Last Active: Jan 5, 2023 | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
Yes, my exacerbations do include bronchospasms. And actually, levalbuterol (either inhaler or neb) is better at relieving them. The beta-agonist (levalbuterol) relaxes the airways, which is what makes it a good rescue inhale. The steroid acts as an anti-inflammatory, to reduce the overall irritation in the airways.
I referred in an earlier post to using generic Symbicort (formoterol plus budosenide) to control my asthma. According to my pulmonologist this is a fairly recent protocol for managing asthma with overreactive airways or bronchospasms. It is my understanding that it doesn't work for everyone, but it has been the answer for me - one single mild exacerbation in 2022, versus three or four moderate ones in a typical year.
Do you use a beta agonist as well as budosenide?
Sue
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Yes, I have been using levabuterol w my saline nebs for three plus years now. I was recently given a Levabuterol inhaler also but haven’t used it yet.
Before getting the Acinetobacter Baumanni in September and mt two hospital stays trying to clear it, I never had any of these problems with Bronchospasming or airway sensitivities or excess mucus. The protocol has been to neb 3-4 times a day w levabuterol, saline, and the Budesonide.
I’ve experimented with my 7%, my 3%, my.9% and nothing seems to really thin this excessive mucus enough. My cultures are clear - except for the MAC. Either you or someone else suggested trying Mucomyst on the other group forum.
My gut says my poor lungs are just getting too much stimulation/irritation from all the nebbing— but if I stop, then the mucus builds up. So I’m thinking maybe try going off the Budesonide to see if it makes any difference — I can always go back on.
Sorry for all the questions, It’s been four months now and I’m scared this is my permanent lung state now….