Mucinex

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

@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.

My primary suggested that I take Muxinex every 12 hours. I just started and the first three days went well. Really controlled my cough however, the fourth and fifth days were terrible. I was right back to coughing all day. Not sure why. Humidity increases my coughing spells, but that was not case. I will continue to try and might go to a compounding pharmacy in town.

You may want to consider homeopathy! Try the allergy one first and drink an herbal tea with Thyme and nettle tea with mint and parsley! It work very good for me when I have a lot of mucus. Another thing that work well when I have an infection is a bronchoscopy. It is worth a try

Hi Nick - It is great to see your suggestions, and herbal teas can be very helpful in thinning mucus.
However, a bronchoscopy is a potentially risky procedure that is normally used as a diagnostic tool, not an infection treatment. Are you possibly talking about bronchial lavage, which is sometimes used to try to wash out infected sputum?
Daily airway clearance, with or without saline nebs, is a much less invasive way of keeping infection away.
Sue

Yes a bronchial lavage! I keep my lungs clear with what I suggested. It is worth a try. All you’ll loose is that it won’t work for you. Good luck!

I also have a Mac

No medication for me neither. Never had any for it. I tried and used natural remedy. I do a lot of reading to find the best options with no secondary effects.

@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.

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