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I have had flare ups for over a week now. Finally went to the ER last night. Received a breathing treatment. IV liquid that included 2 doses of magnesium. Did the usual chest X-ray and came back good. My pulmonologist is on vacation for 2 weeks and nearly impossible to get a hold of. Does anyone have any suggestions that can help because at this point I’m just going to call my regular doctor. I’m on Stioletto and don’t even know if I can use a rescue inhaler. I just want to be able to breathe… read more
From past experience, Good X-rays plus normal blood labs = NO Antbiotics. It sounds like you are very congested and the steroids probably helped a bit. The proof is the IV infusion. Magnesium is very… read more
Has Anyone Tried Doxycycline Daily? If So How Is It Working For You?
Doxycycline works for me. Not azythromycin, everyone is different. I didn’t know they used azythromycin on a regular basis to help treat copd
I’m only prescribed antibiotics when I’m sick, elevated… read more
Is Anybody On Antibiotics For Life? How Long Have You Been Using It & What Is The Strength Of The Antibiotics.
My Dr. & my pharmacy did not want me to take it but my lung Dr. wanted me to take it. I take it every other day.
Thanks so much everyone for your feedback. I have just been put on azithromycin about 3 wks ago, 3 times a wk. . I had never heard of this before but Dr said it will lessen the amounts of flare ups… read more
Daughter Has Emphysema, Touch Of Asthma. Ampicillan & Prednisone Was Helping But Caught Another Bug. Given Moxiflaxin & Prednisone.
Dr says more AB probably won't do much. Hard to cough up stuff but when she does it is thick green stuff. Anyone have any insights?
@A MyCOPDTeam Member Great info link 👍
Has Anyone Had A Tooth Extraction While Having Copd, Heart Disease And High Blood Presure
Just wandering if its safe
I just had a eye operation and it was fine , I wouldn`t worry to much .. just let them know all about you first .. and as always .. if you don`t feel comfortable go to someone else until you do .. you… read more
Antibiotics
I didnt think you were allowed anti biotics more than months apart and i dont understand flare ups the v shows a little cough thats stupid
There is no way to compare the strength or efficacy of different meds by the prescribed dosage alone
Your Doc likely selected the Levaquin based on her experience and infection trends in your… read more
Why Are Antibiotics Bad For You When You Have Copd
I have on a few occasions that we should nt take antibiotics when we have COPD. When I wAs in hospital with a chest infection and exasperation I was given excessive amounts of antibiotics to stop the infection. I would like to know why people are saying we shouldn't take them
Your doctor is quite correct about too much of the Levaquin. Your body will built up an immunity to it after while. Doxycycline is a good sub for it.
Zithromycin Given Me Anxiety And Panic Attacks Mental Irrational Thinking It's Getting Better Since I Stopped But I'm Scared Next Antibiotic
I was on zithromycin every day for recurring lung infections now I'm scared to get antibiotics and worst off Dr's told me antibiotics don't give you those symptoms
It's all over the internet that gut flora has alot to due with mental health so now I'm rushing to get my bacteria in my gut back to not have this issue please answer if this has happened to you
Thanks
I had several interactions when I took prednisone (not fun). I made the decision to continue taking it because my exacerbations were becoming more frequent and harder to control. It causes exactly… read more
Heavy Nosebleeds And Nasal Congestion
Diagnosed with severe COPD. NOT ON OXYGEN
Every morning I wake up my nose is blocked similar to hay fever. Then the mucus runs down my throat and I have to cough it up. Usually clear but sometimes thick and green
It has been called post nasal drip or rhinitis and I have a nasal spray which does not help. After an hour or so it more or less stops for the rest of the day but sometimes comes back and it feels like it is triggered by an allergy?
I also get heavy nose bleeds and I have had my nose… read more
@A MyCOPDTeam Member I've also begun using vicks under my nose at night before i go to bed.
Does Anyone Keep An Antibiotic Prescription Just In Case A Lung Infection Starts On The Weekend
Yes Ma'am!!! I keep an antibiotic around all the time.....I travel with one in case I get sick overseas, etc. I take Azithromycin three times a week also for years and it really helps hold down the… read more
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