Question to Advair users

[Diane]

I've been on Advair for almost 2 years.... No problems here

 

[lightNlife]

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

Is there really a difference? Whenever I have an exacerbation, my med sheet says diagnosis, pseudonomal pneumonia.</end quote></div>

Yes, there is.

Technically speaking, an "exacerbation" means "a worsening of symptoms. I've had a worsening of symptoms w/o pneumonia. For example, I have had exacerbations due to ABPA flare ups.

Pneumonia is defined as "fluid in the lungs." In the diagnosis you described, the fluid in your lungs is the result of a pseudomonas infection.

Pneumonia can contribute to a worsening of the symptoms, because every infection takes its toll and can scar the lung tissue thereby reducing elasticity.

 

[lightNlife]

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

Is there really a difference? Whenever I have an exacerbation, my med sheet says diagnosis, pseudonomal pneumonia.</end quote></div>

Yes, there is.

Technically speaking, an "exacerbation" means "a worsening of symptoms. I've had a worsening of symptoms w/o pneumonia. For example, I have had exacerbations due to ABPA flare ups.

Pneumonia is defined as "fluid in the lungs." In the diagnosis you described, the fluid in your lungs is the result of a pseudomonas infection.

Pneumonia can contribute to a worsening of the symptoms, because every infection takes its toll and can scar the lung tissue thereby reducing elasticity.

 

[lightNlife]

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

Is there really a difference? Whenever I have an exacerbation, my med sheet says diagnosis, pseudonomal pneumonia.</end quote></div>

Yes, there is.

Technically speaking, an "exacerbation" means "a worsening of symptoms. I've had a worsening of symptoms w/o pneumonia. For example, I have had exacerbations due to ABPA flare ups.

Pneumonia is defined as "fluid in the lungs." In the diagnosis you described, the fluid in your lungs is the result of a pseudomonas infection.

Pneumonia can contribute to a worsening of the symptoms, because every infection takes its toll and can scar the lung tissue thereby reducing elasticity.

 

[beleache]

Thanks for replies, I will try to remember to mention this to the docs... and yes i do rinse and spit , docs always stress the importance...Joni 55 y/o f w c/f

 

[beleache]

Thanks for replies, I will try to remember to mention this to the docs... and yes i do rinse and spit , docs always stress the importance...Joni 55 y/o f w c/f

 

[beleache]

Thanks for replies, I will try to remember to mention this to the docs... and yes i do rinse and spit , docs always stress the importance...Joni 55 y/o f w c/f

 

[Mockingbird]

Unfortunately, I'm afraid there's a little more than just a correlation. Advair contains a corticosteriod, which can supress the immune system, therefore putting us at risk for opportunistic infection. Fortunately, the risk is not that much higher, so I'm not worried about it.

<b>Edit:</b> Sorry, I did not see at first you already have pneumonia. Since fluticasone propionate affects the immune system, your pnemonia may be more difficult to get rid of than normal. I don't know if it would make that much of a difference, but perhaps you might ask your doctor if you can't switch to just serevent for a while until your infection clears up.

 

[Mockingbird]

Unfortunately, I'm afraid there's a little more than just a correlation. Advair contains a corticosteriod, which can supress the immune system, therefore putting us at risk for opportunistic infection. Fortunately, the risk is not that much higher, so I'm not worried about it.

<b>Edit:</b> Sorry, I did not see at first you already have pneumonia. Since fluticasone propionate affects the immune system, your pnemonia may be more difficult to get rid of than normal. I don't know if it would make that much of a difference, but perhaps you might ask your doctor if you can't switch to just serevent for a while until your infection clears up.

 

[Mockingbird]

Unfortunately, I'm afraid there's a little more than just a correlation. Advair contains a corticosteriod, which can supress the immune system, therefore putting us at risk for opportunistic infection. Fortunately, the risk is not that much higher, so I'm not worried about it.

<b>Edit:</b> Sorry, I did not see at first you already have pneumonia. Since fluticasone propionate affects the immune system, your pnemonia may be more difficult to get rid of than normal. I don't know if it would make that much of a difference, but perhaps you might ask your doctor if you can't switch to just serevent for a while until your infection clears up.

 

[beleache]

Thanks , again, thats what im talking about mockigbird, i asked my P A , she didnt think this is something to be concerned about (im not so sure about that} i have an appt. next week, i hope i remember to ask ques. again. Joni 55 y/o f w cf

 

[beleache]

Thanks , again, thats what im talking about mockigbird, i asked my P A , she didnt think this is something to be concerned about (im not so sure about that} i have an appt. next week, i hope i remember to ask ques. again. Joni 55 y/o f w cf

 

[beleache]

Thanks , again, thats what im talking about mockigbird, i asked my P A , she didnt think this is something to be concerned about (im not so sure about that} i have an appt. next week, i hope i remember to ask ques. again. Joni 55 y/o f w cf