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Sinus issues causes Bronchiectasis exacebation?
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jun 25 7:15am | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
Have they tried nasal antibiotics when you have an exacerbation to rule out the sinuses as the source of your lung issues? Or cultured the sinus bacteria and the lungs at the same time?
I agree, except for fixing a badly deviated septum from a broken nose, sinus surgery did nothing for my frequent infections.
One thing that has helped me is to avoid both sinus infections ans lung exacerbations is to use Mucinex and NAC to thin all the mucus in my body. NAC is also antiinflammatory.
Sue
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Sue,
Thank you so much for your reply! I will check with them to see if I can do those things first.
I appreciate so much this helpful site!
Thanks!
Elaine
I use Mucinex and NAC as well as Reduced Liposomal Gluthatione for the same reason
Also tried Mullein, Quercetin, Stinging Nettle, Butterbur, Bromelain, Horehound, Marshmallow Root, Licorice Root, Ginger Root, Fenugreek, Slippery Elm, Oil of Oregano...these seem to help from the nose down to the stomach
I also take mega dose D3 with K2 and magnesium complex. Boron, Zinc, Vitamin C, Beta Carotene. It's the Coimbra protocol. Trying it so I can stop being dependent on Prednisone.
Not sure if the supplements make a huge difference, but the pulm took away a lot of my meds because I tested negative for asthma with the methylcoline challenge.
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Sue, do you use both mucinex & NAC? Are you on Cellcept? For anti-inflammatory prescriptions. I too have Bronchiectasis with a lot of phlegm. I went to a ENT specialist yesterday because I was having frequent nosebleeds a month ago (none since) I had a couple even after keeping my nose hydrated with saline spray, as I am on O2 at night. The ENT did her exam and said I may have had a sinus infection then, and prescribed a nose antibiotic to use. I was unaware that a sinus infection can cause flare-ups of Bronchiectasis. I’m curious to try the ointment and see if it decreases my phlegm amounts.