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To start or not to start the antibiotics?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Sep 10, 2023 | Replies (59)
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@annagh

When I asked Dr. Winthrop at OHSU about avoiding MAC he said that's what the nebulizing and other airway clearance is for—prevention. The more mucus we keep out of our airways the less chance of ANY bugs having the opportunity to grow. Unless they come up with a miracle I expect to do this for the rest of my life.

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dlynn1210 | @dlynn1210 | Aug 27, 2023

I agree - better to prevent than have mucous build-up in our lungs!

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benniej23 | @benniej23 | Aug 27, 2023

I just opened the box for the nebulizer and just became overwhelmed how much work it is. I have to clean it after each use? My doc recommended that I use it every 2-3 hours. That’s crazy. I work full time. Do you bring it with you on vacation? Just kind of depressed how much work it is going to be 🙁

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