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Anyone have experience with bronchiectasis and Haemophilus influenzae?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Feb 16, 2023 | Replies (22)
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@sueinmn

Hi Bill - I would be afraid to guess! My docs, in two states, were sure my problem was H. Influenza, and it turned out to be Pseudomonas and two strains of mycobacteria. I think that damaged lungs are the perfect breeding ground for dozens of nasty bugs - those listed above plus Aspergillus, MRSA, RSV, the list goes on...It always impresses me when the docs figure out which to treat first.

My main comment is that continuing mucus-thinning meds and airway clearance is probably the best way to keep all the infections tamped down. Forcing the germs and their breeding media out has made a tremendous difference. Any time I get the least hint of congestion, I double down on airway clearance - fingers crossed, it has kept me off antibiotics for a good while now.

Sue

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raney | @raney | Jan 28, 2023

Sue, my mucus is still so thick that it still take me hours to clear enough to go to bed for the night.

I was taking guafenesin 1200 mg bid but now i am taking 600 mg bid. I can' tell any difference in the 1200 and the 600 as far as thining.

I am neb 7% saline followed by Levalbuterol, followed by percussion vest and areobika with another vial of 7% saline attached.

In between all of it, I am up and down to the bathroom to gargle, cough and spit and drain mucus.

I drink hot tea. (Breath Easy) tea during the day. Any other suggestions for thinning agents?
I remember reading something about a herb or supplement made by NOW and at the time I could not find it on line. NOW I have lost the name of it. Something that had an N_
Would like that and any other suggestions for thinning. I am scheduled for Cataract surgery, but called yesterday and cancelled my appointments because of bending over the bathroom sink and the heavy coughing. All suggestions will be appreciated.

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