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What Is The Usual Prognosis For Mild Breathlessness, Mild Bronchiectasis And Chest Discomfort?
Question: I have mild bronchiectasis. I am having a mild shortness of breath and some chest discomfit. I purchased a product called Bronkaid which is ephedrine sulfate and guaifenesin. It says to only take if one has asthma. Would be ok for me to take with BX?
Brief Answer:
You can take this in bronchiectesis also.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Guafenesin is expectorant drug. It will ease coughing out secretions.
Ephedrine is bronchodilator. It relieves bronchospasm.
Now in bronchiectesis, there are both, bronchospasm and mucus production.
So ephedrine and guafenesin will definitely help you in relieving bronchospasm and secretions.
So you can definitely take this in bronchiectesis.
Along with this, you should also take N acetyl cystine (NAC).
It is very good mucolytic, expectorant and anti inflammatory drug.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
You can take this in bronchiectesis also.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Guafenesin is expectorant drug. It will ease coughing out secretions.
Ephedrine is bronchodilator. It relieves bronchospasm.
Now in bronchiectesis, there are both, bronchospasm and mucus production.
So ephedrine and guafenesin will definitely help you in relieving bronchospasm and secretions.
So you can definitely take this in bronchiectesis.
Along with this, you should also take N acetyl cystine (NAC).
It is very good mucolytic, expectorant and anti inflammatory drug.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Can you recommend anything for shortness of breath? I do the physiotherapy twice a day and take some herbs. I have been taking NAC for months. All of those have helped until today. Is there anything else I should be doing? I do have an inhaler, but want to avoid it if possible. thank you.
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I have the ProAir RespiClick, which is albuterol sulfate Inhalation Powder.
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I have the ProAir RespiClick, which is albuterol sulfate Inhalation Powder.
Brief Answer:
Yes, you should definitely start inhaler.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Bronchiectesis is classified in obstructive Airway disease (OAD) category.
So bronchospasm and related breathlessness is common feature in bronchiectesis.
And hence inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone) should be started in patient of bronchiectesis with breathing difficulty.
So in my opinion, you should definitely start inhaler.
Please let me know which inhaler you are having so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Brief Answer:
You are can take it as it is reliever drug.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Albuterol is short acting beta 2 agonist (SABA).
It is having quick onset of action.
It is reliever drug used in emergency situations time relieve bronchospasm and breathlessness.
So you can take it to relive breathlessness.
Have you ever undergone PFT (Pulmonary Function Test)?
I am asking this because choice of inhaled treatment is based on PFT severity.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Yes, you should definitely start inhaler.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Bronchiectesis is classified in obstructive Airway disease (OAD) category.
So bronchospasm and related breathlessness is common feature in bronchiectesis.
And hence inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone) should be started in patient of bronchiectesis with breathing difficulty.
So in my opinion, you should definitely start inhaler.
Please let me know which inhaler you are having so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Brief Answer:
You are can take it as it is reliever drug.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Albuterol is short acting beta 2 agonist (SABA).
It is having quick onset of action.
It is reliever drug used in emergency situations time relieve bronchospasm and breathlessness.
So you can take it to relive breathlessness.
Have you ever undergone PFT (Pulmonary Function Test)?
I am asking this because choice of inhaled treatment is based on PFT severity.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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