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Ksmiles123

Ksmiles123Hello! Some of these articles may be very technical; however, I just wanted to share the increased research being done around the world for members like us.πŸ˜€http://err.ersjournals.com/content/15/101/192

The effects of ELTGOL on mucociliary clearance in patients with COPD

Excessive tracheobronchial secretion is a common complication of chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD) and its presence is associated with lower survival, greater hospitalization and death. Slow expiration with the glottis open in a lateral posture (ELTGOL) is a chest physiotherapy procedure for the removal of lung secretions. Studies which have assessed ELTGOL through pulmonary scintigraphy were not found [[1][1]]. The aim this study was to evaluate the effects of ELTGOL on the mucociliary clearance in patients with COPD. Twelve patients with COPD aged 45 to 75 years were studied. After inhaling 20 mCi of 99mTc-DTPA [[2][2]], six posterior …

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    Ksmiles123

    Ksmiles123Hello! Just want to share some research on airway clearance behind done .http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/51/1/1702232

    ELTGOL airway clearance in bronchiectasis: laying the bricks of evidence

    The thought that flickers almost as a reflex when we think about airway clearance techniques in bronchiectasis is β€œwhere is the evidence?” A solid foundation for the efficacy of treatments should be based on randomised controlled trials. Currently, the evidence base is sparse but fortunately the …

    4 hours ago

      Ksmiles123

      Ksmiles123answered the question Has anyone ever been cured from Mycobacterium abscessus and chelanae?

      Le, Thank you for your kind words- from all of us:)))
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      4 hours ago

      Kandy

      Kandyanswered the question How Do you clean your clearance equipment?

      Rich the acapella can be cleaned. Its in this video a ways.. https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1NDCM_enUS783U...
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      15 hours ago

      Kandy

      Kandyvoted on COPD, Bronchiectasis and NTM Webinar Recording

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      15 hours ago

      Ksmiles123

      Ksmiles123Hello! The article below describes the possible adverse mental health side effects of specific antibiotics. It is so important to report any changes in mood while on new medications .https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/898636?src=WNL_infoc_180718_MSCPEDIT_infd&uac=287092CY&impID=1685072&faf=1

      Thinking of a Fluoroquinolone? Think Again

      Fluoroquinolones are often prescribed even in the absence of any indication for antibiotics, despite their risk for serious harm.

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        P Buckhanon

        P Buckhanonvoted on COPD, Bronchiectasis and NTM Webinar Recording

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        22 hours ago

        Gretchen

        Gretchencommented onUpcoming FDA Advisory Committee Meeting for ALIS

        Β The FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation & Research (CDER) plans to provide a free of charge, live webcast of the August 7, 2018 Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee meeting. While CDER is making a webcast available to the public for this meeting,...

        23 hours ago

        Gretchen

        Gretchen

        Please join me in extending Birthday wishes to our amazing participant Ksmiles123.

        Your birthday is the first day of another 365-day journey. Be the shining thread in the beautiful tapestry of the world to make this year the best ever. Enjoy the ride. And Thank You for all you do in the lives of those who participate on BronchandNTM360social. Your experience and compassion are so appreciated!

        1 day ago

        Gretchen

        Gretchen

        FDA Warns about Consumers being targeted by scams. Please read the following from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to learn more:

        https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm613418.htm

        1 day ago

          RCH

          RCHI know that most here are interested in the use of probiotics. I have consulted with a functional medicine physician before starting on the "big 3" for NTM. Her recommendation was not probiotics not that they are bad, but will most likely be killed off by the antibiotics. Most here have reported using probiotics with good results so perhaps more get through than she thinks. Her number one concern was opportunistic yeast, she recommended taking a supplement containing Saccharomyces boulardii, stating that it is a "substitute organism" that will not be killed off by the antibiotics but will prevent the yeast and fungus from taking over. She also recommended a diet high in fermented foods such as raw sauerkraut (I'm lucky, my husband makes the best), kombucha, (lucky agina because I love it and I make my own if anyone wants information), and kefer which I have not ventured into just yet.
          I like medical evidence, you all might be interested in this article from PubMed. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3296087/

          Efficacy and safety of the probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii for the prevention and therapy of gastrointestinal disorders

          Several clinical trials and experimental studies strongly suggest a place for Saccharomyces boulardii as a biotherapeutic agent for the prevention and treatment of several gastrointestinal diseases. S. boulardii mediates responses resembling the protective ...

          2 days ago

          • GretchenThanks RCH, I also appreciate medical evidence. The fermented food is a surprise to me-but I also like kombucha. Share his recipe!1 day ago

          • Ksmiles123Hello! I am a firm believer in probiotics. I have witnessed several patients developing major gastrointestinal issues years after initial treatment with the big β€œ3” meds.
            Eating fermented foods as much as possible is great. Not everyone can eat some of the most popular fermented foods. I wish you the very best at this time.1 day ago

          • KandyThanks I posted this in my support groups
            15 hours ago

          RCH

          RCHanswered the question Saline Solution Therapy?

          I am very new to the world of lung disease, and was blindsided with a diagnosis of NTM and resultant the COPD, and don't have it as bad as some folks with CF. I am using 7% saline in a nebulizer 2x/day, followed by airway clearance device. That along …
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          2 days ago

          Kristen

          Kristenvoted on Upcoming FDA Advisory Committee Meeting for ALIS

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          2 days ago

          Ksmiles123

          Ksmiles123https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=97a0rCKttlg

          TREATMENT OF BRONCHIECTASIS

          Thanks For Watching Subscribe to become a part of #TeamHealthApta SUBSCRIBE for awesome videos every day!: LIKE us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/heal...

          2 days ago

            Gretchen

            GretchenThis is from last year, but the questions remain the same. After attending the World Bronchiectasis Conference and engaging with various patients, I think it is helpful to know what is important to ask the doctors about the disease you have. Read about the other important aspects you should be asking about:

            https://bronchiectasisnewstoday.com/2017/06/05/nine-questions-to-ask-the-doctor-about-your-bronchiectasis/

            9 Questions to Ask the Doctor About Your Bronchiectasis - Bronchiectasis News Today

            Your first post-diagnosis visit with your doctor is the time to get answers and to begin to make sense of bronchiectasis and your treatment plan.

            3 days ago

            ncares

            ncaresAIT Therapeutics Announces Human and In-Vitro Nitric Oxide (NO) Data Presented at the 3rd Annual World Bronchiectasis Conference. Presentations highlighted the direct killing effect of NO on Mycobacterium abscessus (M. abscessus) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) as well as the use of the NO generator and delivery system as a potential therapy for M. abscessus complex (MABSC) lung infection

            Press release here:
            http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/07/16/1537580/0/en/AIT-Therapeutics-Announces-Human-and-In-Vitro-Nitric-Oxide-NO-Data-Presented-at-the-3rd-Annual-World-Bronchiectasis-Conference.html

            Presentation and Posters here:
            http://ait-pharm.com/

            3 days ago

            Ksmiles123

            Ksmiles123

            Hello! Just returned from the 3rd annual Bronchiectasis Conference.
            A lot is in the pipeline.
            Looking forward to posting the updates over the next few weeks.
            Please stay tuned and ask any relevant questions.

            3 days ago

            Brandon

            Brandon voted on COPD, Bronchiectasis and NTM Webinar Recording

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            3 days ago

            DRaphael

            DRaphaelanswered the question What are your side effects? Do you take probiotics?

            Hi Teaberry, I'm sorry to hear about your condition. I took a number of antibiotics including Amikacin and Imipenim when I had NTM many years ago. After a while taking the antibiotics I began to develop rashes. I was then told by the doctors at National …
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            3 days ago

            Hoang

            Hoang

            Curious, can we get a roll call? I am wondering where is everybody from? My name is Hoang and I am from New Orleans, LA.

            3 days ago

            Merry

            MerryLook who showed up in my Facebook feed today, posted by NTM Info & Research! Hi Made!
            https://themighty.com/2016/10/what-it-feels-like-to-have-bronchiectasis/

            What It's Like to Feel Your Body Decline With Bronchiectasis

            A young man with bronchiectasis, a progressive, rare lung disease, shares how he's dealing with the life as his disease progresses.

            4 days ago

            Ksmiles123

            Ksmiles123https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/ss/slideshow-sleep-body-effects?ecd=wnl_spr_071418&ctr=wnl-spr-071418_nsl-ld-stry_1&mb=BV9hlHMDfjVlJNmGRIb%40PxXFE73IOX1cnRFKG4M8oE4%3d

            Slideshow: What Happens to Your Body When You Sleep?

            Sleep is a mystery to many of us, but scientists know quite a bit about how it affects us. Here’s what happens to your body when you fall asleep.

            4 days ago

              Delia

              Deliavoted on COPD, Bronchiectasis and NTM Webinar Recording

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              Ksmiles123

              Ksmiles123https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0022844/?report=reader

              Bronchiectasis - National Library of Medicine - PubMed Health

              Bronchiectasis is a disease where there is permanent enlargement of parts of the airways of the lung.

              5 days ago

                Made Pramana

                Made Pramanahttps://www.cugh.org/announcements/share-your-stories-field

                5 days ago

                Ksmiles123

                Ksmiles123Hello! Below is a link which reviews the basics of Bronchiectasis. I feel that it is important to review different resource materials periodically . Reviewing materials will remind us of the importance to remain compliant with the suggested therapies.https://www.drugs.com/cg/bronchiectasis.html

                Bronchiectasis - What You Need to Know

                Care guide for Bronchiectasis. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.

                6 days ago

                  Brandon

                  Brandon voted on Upcoming FDA Advisory Committee Meeting for ALIS

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                  6 days ago

                  RCH

                  RCH

                  I just started my triple antibiotic therapy for NTM, three bugs, M. Avium, M Phlei and one more I cant remember. Even if the drugs work, how in the heck do I know if I won't get it again? I guess that is why lung hygiene will be a lifelong commitment. On that note, I have been looking at smaller portable nebulizers on Amazon, I want to keep one at work as well as an easier size to travel with. Any suggestions on brands?

                  6 days ago

                  Ksmiles123

                  Ksmiles123

                  Hello! Just curious- Are you attending the Bronchiectasis Conference this weekend?
                  Would like to meet site members who are attending. I am en route at present. I am looking forward to sharing updates with the group.

                  1 week ago

                  Gretchen

                  Gretchenadded a new article Upcoming FDA Advisory Committee Meeting for ALIS

                  The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has posted a Federal Register Notice announcing the upcoming Anti-Microbial Advisory Committee Meeting for Insmed’s inhaled liposomal amikacin.Β The committee will discuss new drug application (NDA) 207356, amikacin liposome inhalation suspension, sponsored by Insmed, Inc., for the proposed indication of treatment of nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease caused byΒ Mycobacterium...

                  1 week ago

                  Ksmiles123

                  Ksmiles123https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/generalinfectiousdisease/73954

                  FDA: New Warnings for Fluoroquinolones

                  Class-wide label changes address mental health side effects, hypoglycemic coma risk

                  1 week ago

                  Ksmiles123

                  Ksmiles123https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bOFfckWv7Js&feature=youtu.be

                  Bronchiectasis - Dr. William Girard

                  When a cough becomes chronic and productive, when lower respiratory infections become frequent, the culprit may be a disease known as bronchiectasis. In some...

                  1 week ago

                    Kandy

                    Kandyanswered the question Who uses Mucomyst? Please share experiences, thanks.

                    I used it for some years its strong and smells awful but it does the trick. I had the 2.0 I do believe. Some ppl it maybe to strong and really irritate the airways. Now I have hypertonic saline much better than this. There is a supplement that does the …
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                    1 week ago

                    Kandy

                    Kandyhttps://bronchiectasisnewstoday.com/2018/07/05/non-cystic-fibrosis-bronchiectasis-patients-may-benefit-from-long-term-antibiotics-review-study-says/?utm_source=BRO+E-mail+List&utm_campaign=55f902afa7-RSS_WEEKLY_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_US&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d9df0e1c03-55f902afa7-71479961

                    Bronchiecstasis Patients May Benefit from Long-term Antiobiotic Treatment, Study Says

                    A review study of trials into various therapies to treat exacerbations people with stable non-cystic fibrosis bronchiecstasis found that at least three months of antibiotic treatment helped, but strongly urged that more studies be done.

                    1 week ago

                      Gretchen

                      Gretchenadded a new article COPD, Bronchiectasis and NTM Webinar Recording

                      We hope you were able to join us for our June 2018 webinar with expert speaker Dr. Charles (Chuck) Daley. We are pleased to offer you the FULL RECORDING of this event. This recording is free and can be accessed at any time.

                      During the 60-minute webinar, Dr. Daley offered an overview of COPD,...

                      1 week ago

                      Gretchen

                      Gretchen

                      The COPD Foundation presented a poster on the burden of cough & phlegm in patients with COPD at the COPD11UK conference this past June. They were awarded the first place prize among all submitted posters! The poster displayed patient reported information from individuals enrolled in the COPD Patient-Powered Research Network. Follow the link to view the full poster: https://www.copdfoundation.org/Downloads/Research/Burden-of-Cough-and-Phlegm.pdf

                      1 week ago

                      Ksmiles123

                      Ksmiles123

                      1 week ago

                        Brandon

                        Brandon voted on Event Alert: An Introduction to Bronchiectasis & NTM Webinar

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                        1 week ago

                        suelipton

                        sueliptonasked the question: Who uses Mucomyst? Please share experiences, thanks.

                        mucomyst medication

                        1 week ago

                        Cbp

                        CbpHello everyone! I shared a song by one of my favorite composers, Ludovico Einaudi, a couple months ago. Here is another one that I absolutely love. When I am overwhelmed or very anxious about life or my health I often listen to this song to help me take a step back. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

                        https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=fy2ZF2ks-9E

                        Ludovico Einaudi - Life

                        This track was composed by Ludovico Einaudi: http://www.einaudiwebsite.com/

                        2 weeks ago

                        Ksmiles123

                        Ksmiles123Hello! The link below provides an overview of protein. Increased protein consumption is required while one is healing.https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-much-protein-per-day?utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=authoritynutrition&utm_content=2018-07-05#average-needs

                        Protein Intake – How Much Protein Should You Eat Per Day?

                        Protein is incredibly important for health, weight loss and body composition. This page explains exactly how much protein you should be eating.

                        2 weeks ago

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                        It is not our intention to serve as a substitute for medical advice and any content posted should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. While we encourage individuals to share their personal experiences with bronchiectasis and NTM, please consult a physician before making changes to your own disease management plan.