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Ibuprofen to reduce lung inflammation

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DanaInSeattle

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I've read a couple places that you can reduce lung inflammation with appropriate doses of ibuprofen. Anyone doing this, or have any comments on it?
 
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DanaInSeattle

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I've read a couple places that you can reduce lung inflammation with appropriate doses of ibuprofen. Anyone doing this, or have any comments on it?
 
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DanaInSeattle

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I've read a couple places that you can reduce lung inflammation with appropriate doses of ibuprofen. Anyone doing this, or have any comments on it?
 
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DanaInSeattle

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I've read a couple places that you can reduce lung inflammation with appropriate doses of ibuprofen. Anyone doing this, or have any comments on it?
 
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DanaInSeattle

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I've read a couple places that you can reduce lung inflammation with appropriate doses of ibuprofen. Anyone doing this, or have any comments on it?
 
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cfsucks

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i think i did this when i was younger, but they stopped it.
 
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cfsucks

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i think i did this when i was younger, but they stopped it.
 
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cfsucks

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i think i did this when i was younger, but they stopped it.
 
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cfsucks

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i think i did this when i was younger, but they stopped it.
 
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CaliSally

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Here is an email from the pharmacologist on my cf team:

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><u>High dose</u> ibuprofen (~ 1000 mg twice daily) <u>reduces</u> inflammation and improves lung function in CF patients with mild lung disease;
however,

experimental data showed that <u>lower doses</u> may actually <u>increase</u> inflammation.

Therefore, it is possible that you could feel worse on ibuprofen therapy.

<b><i>We do not use much chronic ibuprofen therapy because of concerns for hemoptysis and risk of kidney failure.</i></b><div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>
 
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CaliSally

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Here is an email from the pharmacologist on my cf team:

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><u>High dose</u> ibuprofen (~ 1000 mg twice daily) <u>reduces</u> inflammation and improves lung function in CF patients with mild lung disease;
however,

experimental data showed that <u>lower doses</u> may actually <u>increase</u> inflammation.

Therefore, it is possible that you could feel worse on ibuprofen therapy.

<b><i>We do not use much chronic ibuprofen therapy because of concerns for hemoptysis and risk of kidney failure.</i></b><div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>
 
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CaliSally

New member
Here is an email from the pharmacologist on my cf team:

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><u>High dose</u> ibuprofen (~ 1000 mg twice daily) <u>reduces</u> inflammation and improves lung function in CF patients with mild lung disease;
however,

experimental data showed that <u>lower doses</u> may actually <u>increase</u> inflammation.

Therefore, it is possible that you could feel worse on ibuprofen therapy.

<b><i>We do not use much chronic ibuprofen therapy because of concerns for hemoptysis and risk of kidney failure.</i></b><div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>
 
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CaliSally

New member
Here is an email from the pharmacologist on my cf team:

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><u>High dose</u> ibuprofen (~ 1000 mg twice daily) <u>reduces</u> inflammation and improves lung function in CF patients with mild lung disease;
however,

experimental data showed that <u>lower doses</u> may actually <u>increase</u> inflammation.

Therefore, it is possible that you could feel worse on ibuprofen therapy.

<b><i>We do not use much chronic ibuprofen therapy because of concerns for hemoptysis and risk of kidney failure.</i></b><div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>
 
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CaliSally

New member
Here is an email from the pharmacologist on my cf team:
<br />
<br /><div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><u>High dose</u> ibuprofen (~ 1000 mg twice daily) <u>reduces</u> inflammation and improves lung function in CF patients with mild lung disease;
<br />however,
<br />
<br />experimental data showed that <u>lower doses</u> may actually <u>increase</u> inflammation.
<br />
<br />Therefore, it is possible that you could feel worse on ibuprofen therapy.
<br />
<br /><b><i>We do not use much chronic ibuprofen therapy because of concerns for hemoptysis and risk of kidney failure.</i></b><div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>
 
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MCGrad2006

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I am one of those doing it! I am on 1200 mgs twice a day! It has seriously done me wonders, at least I think. haha. My lung function has always been relatively stable and doesnt drop below 70%. I can definitely feel a difference when I have to go off of the drug (when on IV's). My lungs feel tighter and I get withdrawls. I have been on it for nasal polyps since I was like 14 probably. I havent had a polyp surgery since I started it, so it helps with that also. Feel free to PM me if you have more questions.
 
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MCGrad2006

Guest
I am one of those doing it! I am on 1200 mgs twice a day! It has seriously done me wonders, at least I think. haha. My lung function has always been relatively stable and doesnt drop below 70%. I can definitely feel a difference when I have to go off of the drug (when on IV's). My lungs feel tighter and I get withdrawls. I have been on it for nasal polyps since I was like 14 probably. I havent had a polyp surgery since I started it, so it helps with that also. Feel free to PM me if you have more questions.
 
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MCGrad2006

Guest
I am one of those doing it! I am on 1200 mgs twice a day! It has seriously done me wonders, at least I think. haha. My lung function has always been relatively stable and doesnt drop below 70%. I can definitely feel a difference when I have to go off of the drug (when on IV's). My lungs feel tighter and I get withdrawls. I have been on it for nasal polyps since I was like 14 probably. I havent had a polyp surgery since I started it, so it helps with that also. Feel free to PM me if you have more questions.
 
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MCGrad2006

Guest
I am one of those doing it! I am on 1200 mgs twice a day! It has seriously done me wonders, at least I think. haha. My lung function has always been relatively stable and doesnt drop below 70%. I can definitely feel a difference when I have to go off of the drug (when on IV's). My lungs feel tighter and I get withdrawls. I have been on it for nasal polyps since I was like 14 probably. I havent had a polyp surgery since I started it, so it helps with that also. Feel free to PM me if you have more questions.
 
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MCGrad2006

Guest
I am one of those doing it! I am on 1200 mgs twice a day! It has seriously done me wonders, at least I think. haha. My lung function has always been relatively stable and doesnt drop below 70%. I can definitely feel a difference when I have to go off of the drug (when on IV's). My lungs feel tighter and I get withdrawls. I have been on it for nasal polyps since I was like 14 probably. I havent had a polyp surgery since I started it, so it helps with that also. Feel free to PM me if you have more questions.
 
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