Albuterol after Arikayce? Does it help thin mucus? Side effects?

Posted by lindenflower @lindenflower, Jul 17 12:11pm

Does Anybody after Arikayce treatment have to be on Albuterol?
Hi guys,
Ijust stopped my Arikayce treatment after a year of using it. Immediately, my airways clearance became impossible because mucous became hard to extract. And the breathing problems began- shortness of breath And feeling like I don’t have enough oxygen.
When I explained the situation to the doctor, she prescribed Albuterol.
Did anybody experience similar side effects after stopping Arikayce ??
What treatment modifications did you get??
I’m concerned that mucous is not coming out but stays inside because it’s thicker that during Arikayce treatment. ( My dose of Arikayce in the evening did tend to add extra moisture and made mucous more easily available.)
If you tried Albuterol, please write if it helped to thin mucous for a more effective airways clearance.
Does one have to stay on it forever?
What side effects did you get from Albuterol?
And yes, I’m nebulising sodium solution twice a day.
I appreciate your input.
Thank you.

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