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Storyteller Check-In 01/18/2026
After contracting influenza a which brought on cardiomyopathy for me -and a hospitalization of 5 days. I am recovering on getting my strength back.
Despite being on IV antibiotics in the hospital , on Jan. 2 a sputum sample discovered chromobacter 2 + in my sputum. Pulmo and I decided I would do 3 nebs a day to try to clear it , rather than an antibiotic . They all nauseate me and cause me to lose weight which I can’t afford , despite zofran.
I just submitted another sputum sample and am nervous. Has anyone cleared this bacteria with increased nebs or inhaled antibiotics ?
I am so nervous about more antibiotics ,especially with the added burden of cardiomyopathy and an upcoming heart MRI . I know I’ll be talking to my pulmo and probabaly asking him to talk to the cardiologist.
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Hello! Going on multiple antibiotics, especially as we get older can be very challenging for many individuals; youare not alone in feeling this way. really hope that the Nebulizers cleared the Cromobacter. Try to do some stress reduction practices, deep breathing exercises while you are awaiting the sputum results and the MRI.
Update….just went on portal. sputum sample results up even though it says hasn’t been reviewed by team. But, it’s normal ! I am so happy !
Thank you all for the support. Katie, I think the 3 nebs. cleared it !
Storyteller,
Yahoo! Yippee 🙌!!! Thank you for sharing the good news. Nebulizing and airway clearance can clear some of the bugs that show up in our sputum- this is the reason why Pulmonologists need to have several repeat sputum specimens before they prescribe multiple antibiotics.
Take many deep breaths of relief. Enjoy your evening.😍😍
Thank you, dear Katie. 💗
Storyteller,
You are most welcome! Do something special for yourself to celebrate the win! 😍
Good news and good job Storyteller👍
Good job Storyteller I'm so happy for you.
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