Has anyone with Bronchiectasis tried Resbiotic

@malambrit Here is what I have learned after a LONGF time with Bronchiectasis, Asthma, and many other conditions - Yes, there is a connection between gut health and my general health. But, is there a probiotic that is specific to lung health? NO - Please do not be mislead by any claims to the contrary - every one I have found is a thinly disguised ad or promotion for a specific product.

If you are on antibiotic regimen, a probiotic can be helpful in restoring the flora that those medications can destroy. My excellent pulmonologists recommend finding a couple of well-rated ones, buying them fresh (somewhere they turn over regularly) and alternating between some with different bacteria. When I was on the Big-3 I used Jarrow and another from my food co-op, where they turned over regularly. Now, if I need antibiotics (I had a long spell with a skin infection) I take Jarrow and another while on the meds and for another month.
Are you on antibiotic therapy?

@malambrit Here is what I have learned after a LONGF time with Bronchiectasis, Asthma, and many other conditions - Yes, there is a connection between gut health and my general health. But, is there a probiotic that is specific to lung health? NO - Please do not be mislead by any claims to the contrary - every one I have found is a thinly disguised ad or promotion for a specific product.

If you are on antibiotic regimen, a probiotic can be helpful in restoring the flora that those medications can destroy. My excellent pulmonologists recommend finding a couple of well-rated ones, buying them fresh (somewhere they turn over regularly) and alternating between some with different bacteria. When I was on the Big-3 I used Jarrow and another from my food co-op, where they turned over regularly. Now, if I need antibiotics (I had a long spell with a skin infection) I take Jarrow and another while on the meds and for another month.
Are you on antibiotic therapy?

Yes, specific probiotic strains are directly linked to supporting lung health through a biological pathway known as the gut-lung axis. While probiotics are consumed orally and live in the gastrointestinal tract, they interact with your immune system to lower inflammation and strengthen defenses in the respiratory system.Scientific Mechanisms of the Gut-Lung AxisImmune Signaling: Gut bacteria train immune cells, which then migrate to the lungs to fight respiratory pathogens.Fatty Acid Production: Beneficial bacteria ferment dietary fibers to produce Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs).Barrier Strength: SCFAs enter the bloodstream to decrease allergic airway inflammation and maintain the lung's outer barrier.Heavily Researched Probiotic StrainsAccording to published reviews on PubMed and clinical research databases, specific bacterial strains have demonstrated measurable lung benefits:Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG): Extensively researched for reducing the risk, severity, and overall duration of upper respiratory tract infections.Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (Bl-04): Shown in clinical trials to lower the risk of catching upper respiratory infections by roughly 27%.Lactobacillus rhamnosus & Bifidobacterium breve: Found in clinical and animal models to protect against airway inflammation and lung damage related to chronic issues like COPD and asthma.Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (BB-12): Known to enhance the body's systemic immune biomarkers and antibody response following respiratory exposures.

@sueinmn when I was in the hospital, I was referred to an infection control doctor. She highly recommended kifir, unflavored. It does take getting used to. I mix 2 oz. with my almond milk.