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Hi Cindy,
Congratulations for getting rid of MAC and thank you for your helpful post. I am wondering how do you know which antibiotics to bring for an exacerbation of your bronchiectasis? Sounds like you have an antibiotic for this purpose, if so, what is that? I am preparing for my China trip.
Thanks again.
Ling
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Hi Ling,
I was on information overload...so he mentioned azithromycin (as an anti-inflammatory), but then clarified that it is our best drug for MAC relapse et al. Then mentioned Bactrim. Not sure where he is going to land. We have a followup in September before my trip. Wish I had pinned him down on that one. I'll try to send a note to his office and get back to you.
Cindy
@ling,
I also take Mucinex cough med every 12 hours now and will continue to do so until the cough is under control.
My PLMN Doc is aware that for the last two months that I'm using this cough med strategy and has not asked me to withdraw..... She is now suggesting I join the Arikyce Program....which I've been approved for but still want to hear more about my Doc's thoughts on the side effects and how we will monitor all when I begin to actually take the med.
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@wangling my NP gives me augmentin (Amoxicillin and clavulanate in one tablet). Previously, I used bactrim but developed a possible allergy to sulfa drugs. When taking it I notice there's less mucus and therefore less clearance time. A good item to have in your travel kit.