← Return to Azithromycin 500 mg. 3 X week for Bronchiectasis

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@1954cheryl

Hi Sue,
Thank you so much for your reply. I am being seen by a bronchiectasis specialist at Mass General Hospital in Boston. I do not have MAC, but have had many different infections, pseudomonas aeruginosa. Have not had a bronchoscopy but it's been discussed as a possibility. I have had numerous sputum cultures. I was also told that azithromycin would have anti-inflammatory effects and would decrease mucous production and protect against infections and also improve the lining of the lungs. I also nebulize with 3% saline and albuterol separately and take singular and breo ellipita. I am 68, and not sure if I should be worried about taking this.
Again, I really appreciate your reply.
Cheryl

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Cheryl: I take Breo too. I can't use Singular because I have an autoimmune disease and the rheumatologist said that Singular is too risky because it could cause Churg Strauss reaction in me (an autoimmune lung response). Interesting that our specialist doctors seem in agreement on the treatment...I'm trying not to worry.