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After the infection is gone

Posted by deb65 @deb65, Aug 15, 2023

Hello all, my question is after the treatment is ended and the nocardia or pseudomonas is gone, how do you keep from getting infected again? Since this bacteria is in water and dirt how do you keep it away. That is my biggest fear is getting it over and over again. Thanks for any suggestions.

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francesca1 | @francesca1 | Aug 22, 2023
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@francesca1 Welcome to Mayo Connect - we are a community of patients and caregivers who share our journey and experiences.

Lung diseases and their progression are highly variable, so any estimates I could offer would be purely a guess, not backed by any science or fact. The question you are asking would be better addressed to your care team, as we are not medical professionals, and don't know the details of your current conditions and your medical history.

What have your doctors told you to expect? Are you on oxygen full or part time?
Sue

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No, on next visit I am going to ask for oxygen, at least for night and when needed to walk. The response before was that is an extreme hassle to get Medicare to honor it and pay for it....

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