?? about lung damage

[NoExcuses]

I want to add one more thing:


let's say your FEV1 is 30% and your PA is suseptable to every possible abx in the world. You're probably not getting back up to 70%, even in that scenario.

But let's say you're at 70% and you're getting IV's every 3 months. What are the chances that you're going to catch any flare-ups and preserve lung function?

Sure, over the years, you're going to get resistance. But you'll probably stay stable for a good amount of time.

These scenarios don't always play out exactly like this of course. But they do more often than not, producing longer life spans.

And that's the bottomline <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[NoExcuses]

I want to add one more thing:


let's say your FEV1 is 30% and your PA is suseptable to every possible abx in the world. You're probably not getting back up to 70%, even in that scenario.

But let's say you're at 70% and you're getting IV's every 3 months. What are the chances that you're going to catch any flare-ups and preserve lung function?

Sure, over the years, you're going to get resistance. But you'll probably stay stable for a good amount of time.

These scenarios don't always play out exactly like this of course. But they do more often than not, producing longer life spans.

And that's the bottomline <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[NoExcuses]

I want to add one more thing:


let's say your FEV1 is 30% and your PA is suseptable to every possible abx in the world. You're probably not getting back up to 70%, even in that scenario.

But let's say you're at 70% and you're getting IV's every 3 months. What are the chances that you're going to catch any flare-ups and preserve lung function?

Sure, over the years, you're going to get resistance. But you'll probably stay stable for a good amount of time.

These scenarios don't always play out exactly like this of course. But they do more often than not, producing longer life spans.

And that's the bottomline <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[NoExcuses]

I want to add one more thing:


let's say your FEV1 is 30% and your PA is suseptable to every possible abx in the world. You're probably not getting back up to 70%, even in that scenario.

But let's say you're at 70% and you're getting IV's every 3 months. What are the chances that you're going to catch any flare-ups and preserve lung function?

Sure, over the years, you're going to get resistance. But you'll probably stay stable for a good amount of time.

These scenarios don't always play out exactly like this of course. But they do more often than not, producing longer life spans.

And that's the bottomline <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[NoExcuses]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JazzysMom</b></i>

I know this seemed like an obvious answer to you and it is, but for some reason my brain just wouldnt work.



THANKS........</end quote></div>


No, certainly not the case.

I know this is a bizarre concept to many people

 

[NoExcuses]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JazzysMom</b></i>

I know this seemed like an obvious answer to you and it is, but for some reason my brain just wouldnt work.



THANKS........</end quote></div>


No, certainly not the case.

I know this is a bizarre concept to many people

 

[NoExcuses]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JazzysMom</b></i>

I know this seemed like an obvious answer to you and it is, but for some reason my brain just wouldnt work.



THANKS........</end quote></div>


No, certainly not the case.

I know this is a bizarre concept to many people

 

[NoExcuses]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JazzysMom</b></i>

I know this seemed like an obvious answer to you and it is, but for some reason my brain just wouldnt work.



THANKS........</end quote></div>


No, certainly not the case.

I know this is a bizarre concept to many people

 

[NoExcuses]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JazzysMom</b></i>

I know this seemed like an obvious answer to you and it is, but for some reason my brain just wouldnt work.



THANKS........</end quote>


No, certainly not the case.

I know this is a bizarre concept to many people

 

[NoExcuses]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>JazzysMom</b></i>

I know this seemed like an obvious answer to you and it is, but for some reason my brain just wouldnt work.



THANKS........</end quote>


No, certainly not the case.

I know this is a bizarre concept to many people

 

[okok]

Ultimately I agree with amy. Viruses lead to lung exacerbations that result in lung damage. Antibiotics can help prevent viral induced bacterial flare ups and lung damage. Still i also have huge amounts of fear regarding antibiotic resistince and also wonder if there is some sort of middle ground that works on both levels. For instance, it makes sense to me that antibiotics at the first sign of a viral infection might be helpful but i am honestly not sure about these "tune ups" that occur when the person is in good health. Wouldn't they increase the number of antibiotic resistant bacteria and then antibiotics might be less effective when they are really needed, like during an exacerbation or to prevent a viral induced exacerbation???

anyway maybe tune ups are used on people in much worse shape than my daughter and in that case they do really need it. If for no other purpose than to limit the bacteria in the lungs to smaller numbers... Maybe a little antibiotic resistince is the price you pay in this case...? I don't know.

 

[okok]

Ultimately I agree with amy. Viruses lead to lung exacerbations that result in lung damage. Antibiotics can help prevent viral induced bacterial flare ups and lung damage. Still i also have huge amounts of fear regarding antibiotic resistince and also wonder if there is some sort of middle ground that works on both levels. For instance, it makes sense to me that antibiotics at the first sign of a viral infection might be helpful but i am honestly not sure about these "tune ups" that occur when the person is in good health. Wouldn't they increase the number of antibiotic resistant bacteria and then antibiotics might be less effective when they are really needed, like during an exacerbation or to prevent a viral induced exacerbation???

anyway maybe tune ups are used on people in much worse shape than my daughter and in that case they do really need it. If for no other purpose than to limit the bacteria in the lungs to smaller numbers... Maybe a little antibiotic resistince is the price you pay in this case...? I don't know.

 

[okok]

Ultimately I agree with amy. Viruses lead to lung exacerbations that result in lung damage. Antibiotics can help prevent viral induced bacterial flare ups and lung damage. Still i also have huge amounts of fear regarding antibiotic resistince and also wonder if there is some sort of middle ground that works on both levels. For instance, it makes sense to me that antibiotics at the first sign of a viral infection might be helpful but i am honestly not sure about these "tune ups" that occur when the person is in good health. Wouldn't they increase the number of antibiotic resistant bacteria and then antibiotics might be less effective when they are really needed, like during an exacerbation or to prevent a viral induced exacerbation???

anyway maybe tune ups are used on people in much worse shape than my daughter and in that case they do really need it. If for no other purpose than to limit the bacteria in the lungs to smaller numbers... Maybe a little antibiotic resistince is the price you pay in this case...? I don't know.

 

[okok]

Ultimately I agree with amy. Viruses lead to lung exacerbations that result in lung damage. Antibiotics can help prevent viral induced bacterial flare ups and lung damage. Still i also have huge amounts of fear regarding antibiotic resistince and also wonder if there is some sort of middle ground that works on both levels. For instance, it makes sense to me that antibiotics at the first sign of a viral infection might be helpful but i am honestly not sure about these "tune ups" that occur when the person is in good health. Wouldn't they increase the number of antibiotic resistant bacteria and then antibiotics might be less effective when they are really needed, like during an exacerbation or to prevent a viral induced exacerbation???

anyway maybe tune ups are used on people in much worse shape than my daughter and in that case they do really need it. If for no other purpose than to limit the bacteria in the lungs to smaller numbers... Maybe a little antibiotic resistince is the price you pay in this case...? I don't know.

 

[okok]

Ultimately I agree with amy. Viruses lead to lung exacerbations that result in lung damage. Antibiotics can help prevent viral induced bacterial flare ups and lung damage. Still i also have huge amounts of fear regarding antibiotic resistince and also wonder if there is some sort of middle ground that works on both levels. For instance, it makes sense to me that antibiotics at the first sign of a viral infection might be helpful but i am honestly not sure about these "tune ups" that occur when the person is in good health. Wouldn't they increase the number of antibiotic resistant bacteria and then antibiotics might be less effective when they are really needed, like during an exacerbation or to prevent a viral induced exacerbation???

anyway maybe tune ups are used on people in much worse shape than my daughter and in that case they do really need it. If for no other purpose than to limit the bacteria in the lungs to smaller numbers... Maybe a little antibiotic resistince is the price you pay in this case...? I don't know.

 

[okok]

Ultimately I agree with amy. Viruses lead to lung exacerbations that result in lung damage. Antibiotics can help prevent viral induced bacterial flare ups and lung damage. Still i also have huge amounts of fear regarding antibiotic resistince and also wonder if there is some sort of middle ground that works on both levels. For instance, it makes sense to me that antibiotics at the first sign of a viral infection might be helpful but i am honestly not sure about these "tune ups" that occur when the person is in good health. Wouldn't they increase the number of antibiotic resistant bacteria and then antibiotics might be less effective when they are really needed, like during an exacerbation or to prevent a viral induced exacerbation???

anyway maybe tune ups are used on people in much worse shape than my daughter and in that case they do really need it. If for no other purpose than to limit the bacteria in the lungs to smaller numbers... Maybe a little antibiotic resistince is the price you pay in this case...? I don't know.

 

[Wheezie]

Thanks for asking this question Melissa, and thanks to Amy for answering it. Put so simply it DOES seem obvious, but I couldn't seem to wrap my brain around it either!

As the cliche goes, there are no stupid questions....<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

 

[Wheezie]

Thanks for asking this question Melissa, and thanks to Amy for answering it. Put so simply it DOES seem obvious, but I couldn't seem to wrap my brain around it either!

As the cliche goes, there are no stupid questions....<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

 

[Wheezie]

Thanks for asking this question Melissa, and thanks to Amy for answering it. Put so simply it DOES seem obvious, but I couldn't seem to wrap my brain around it either!

As the cliche goes, there are no stupid questions....<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

 

[Wheezie]

Thanks for asking this question Melissa, and thanks to Amy for answering it. Put so simply it DOES seem obvious, but I couldn't seem to wrap my brain around it either!

As the cliche goes, there are no stupid questions....<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">