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How Can Bronchiectasis Be Treated?
Hello! I have bronchi ecstasies and a bacteria called pseudomonas aeruginosa for which I am taking tobramycin inhalation solution. I already went through 4 treatments which consist of 28 days on and 28 days off. So far the bacteria is still in my lungs. The pulmonologist told me that I will probably take this drug for the rest of my life. (I m 68) is this true.
Tue, 10 Apr 2018
Hello,
Bronchiectasis is a condition, where the bronchial dilation is permanent.
The reasons for this condition are obstruction, infection, inflammation and also pseudomonas infection. You should start third-generation cephalosporin, which treats it very well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
Bronchiectasis is a condition, where the bronchial dilation is permanent.
The reasons for this condition are obstruction, infection, inflammation and also pseudomonas infection. You should start third-generation cephalosporin, which treats it very well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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