Antibiotics. OK?
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I notice that a lot of sufferers seem to be on permanent low doses of anti-biotics to reduce risks of infection. This was suggested to me several years ago, but I felt that permanent anti-biotics may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment, and I didn't like the idea of what that may do to my healthy bacteria.
For the past two years however my infection rate has increased - last year I had 13 infections, and I'm wondering if this level of infection would be reduced by continously taking a low dose?
If anyone has any experience of this I would very interested to hear from you.
Thanks,
John B
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i have taken a high dose of anti biotics for five years and my infections have been 3-5 per year it has opened new doors for me also my gp is brilliant at helping me cope with this condition. The lung foundations breathe easy group is also an excellent information service how ever at the group there is only one other bronchiectasis sufferer so we can talk about our illness. This has also shown me that there is a light at the end of the tunnel as she is now medication free after years of suffering.
Hope this is of some use
Liz
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