How do you know when

debs2girls

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I am just curious about how they can tell. Is there a special test? Or can they tell from the suction?
<br />Thanks,
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ladybug

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Hi Debbie...

I'm not sure I know what you mean? Are you talking like how do you know when you colonize pseudo, etc.? I thought it was just done with a sputum test being sent to the lab and seeing what is growing. For example, when they do sensitivity testing when you're sick with an exacerbation, they take your sample and send it in and see what is growing, how much, and what medication it would respond to. I know when I was younger and couldn't always cough up a sample, they either didn't know what I was growing and just tried meds to see if they'd work (or a couple of times they tried to suction to get a sample, which was extremely traumatizing to me).

I'm not sure this is what you're asking, but I hope it helps! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

ladybug

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Hi Debbie...

I'm not sure I know what you mean? Are you talking like how do you know when you colonize pseudo, etc.? I thought it was just done with a sputum test being sent to the lab and seeing what is growing. For example, when they do sensitivity testing when you're sick with an exacerbation, they take your sample and send it in and see what is growing, how much, and what medication it would respond to. I know when I was younger and couldn't always cough up a sample, they either didn't know what I was growing and just tried meds to see if they'd work (or a couple of times they tried to suction to get a sample, which was extremely traumatizing to me).

I'm not sure this is what you're asking, but I hope it helps! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

ladybug

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Hi Debbie...

I'm not sure I know what you mean? Are you talking like how do you know when you colonize pseudo, etc.? I thought it was just done with a sputum test being sent to the lab and seeing what is growing. For example, when they do sensitivity testing when you're sick with an exacerbation, they take your sample and send it in and see what is growing, how much, and what medication it would respond to. I know when I was younger and couldn't always cough up a sample, they either didn't know what I was growing and just tried meds to see if they'd work (or a couple of times they tried to suction to get a sample, which was extremely traumatizing to me).

I'm not sure this is what you're asking, but I hope it helps! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

ladybug

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Hi Debbie...

I'm not sure I know what you mean? Are you talking like how do you know when you colonize pseudo, etc.? I thought it was just done with a sputum test being sent to the lab and seeing what is growing. For example, when they do sensitivity testing when you're sick with an exacerbation, they take your sample and send it in and see what is growing, how much, and what medication it would respond to. I know when I was younger and couldn't always cough up a sample, they either didn't know what I was growing and just tried meds to see if they'd work (or a couple of times they tried to suction to get a sample, which was extremely traumatizing to me).

I'm not sure this is what you're asking, but I hope it helps! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

ladybug

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Hi Debbie...
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<br />I'm not sure I know what you mean? Are you talking like how do you know when you colonize pseudo, etc.? I thought it was just done with a sputum test being sent to the lab and seeing what is growing. For example, when they do sensitivity testing when you're sick with an exacerbation, they take your sample and send it in and see what is growing, how much, and what medication it would respond to. I know when I was younger and couldn't always cough up a sample, they either didn't know what I was growing and just tried meds to see if they'd work (or a couple of times they tried to suction to get a sample, which was extremely traumatizing to me).
<br />
<br />I'm not sure this is what you're asking, but I hope it helps! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 

dasjsmum

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HI Deb

I think that the pseudo is classed as 'colonised' when it grows as mucoid.

From what I understand, that (mucoid) means that the pseudo has grown a protective layer which makes it extremely difficult to get under control. That is where Azithromycin is such a good drug, because it breaks down that layer (apparently), and then the nebulised antibiotics can effect it more.
I understand 'colonised' to mean that pseudomonas continues to recur vigorously almost immediately after a course of antibiotics has finished, it has colonised the lung and is growing profusely.

Hope this helps, I'm sure that others will be able to expand on what I have said, and I'm not even sure that that is correct, but it is my understanding.
 

dasjsmum

New member
HI Deb

I think that the pseudo is classed as 'colonised' when it grows as mucoid.

From what I understand, that (mucoid) means that the pseudo has grown a protective layer which makes it extremely difficult to get under control. That is where Azithromycin is such a good drug, because it breaks down that layer (apparently), and then the nebulised antibiotics can effect it more.
I understand 'colonised' to mean that pseudomonas continues to recur vigorously almost immediately after a course of antibiotics has finished, it has colonised the lung and is growing profusely.

Hope this helps, I'm sure that others will be able to expand on what I have said, and I'm not even sure that that is correct, but it is my understanding.
 

dasjsmum

New member
HI Deb

I think that the pseudo is classed as 'colonised' when it grows as mucoid.

From what I understand, that (mucoid) means that the pseudo has grown a protective layer which makes it extremely difficult to get under control. That is where Azithromycin is such a good drug, because it breaks down that layer (apparently), and then the nebulised antibiotics can effect it more.
I understand 'colonised' to mean that pseudomonas continues to recur vigorously almost immediately after a course of antibiotics has finished, it has colonised the lung and is growing profusely.

Hope this helps, I'm sure that others will be able to expand on what I have said, and I'm not even sure that that is correct, but it is my understanding.
 

dasjsmum

New member
HI Deb

I think that the pseudo is classed as 'colonised' when it grows as mucoid.

From what I understand, that (mucoid) means that the pseudo has grown a protective layer which makes it extremely difficult to get under control. That is where Azithromycin is such a good drug, because it breaks down that layer (apparently), and then the nebulised antibiotics can effect it more.
I understand 'colonised' to mean that pseudomonas continues to recur vigorously almost immediately after a course of antibiotics has finished, it has colonised the lung and is growing profusely.

Hope this helps, I'm sure that others will be able to expand on what I have said, and I'm not even sure that that is correct, but it is my understanding.
 

dasjsmum

New member
HI Deb
<br />
<br />I think that the pseudo is classed as 'colonised' when it grows as mucoid.
<br />
<br />From what I understand, that (mucoid) means that the pseudo has grown a protective layer which makes it extremely difficult to get under control. That is where Azithromycin is such a good drug, because it breaks down that layer (apparently), and then the nebulised antibiotics can effect it more.
<br />I understand 'colonised' to mean that pseudomonas continues to recur vigorously almost immediately after a course of antibiotics has finished, it has colonised the lung and is growing profusely.
<br />
<br />Hope this helps, I'm sure that others will be able to expand on what I have said, and I'm not even sure that that is correct, but it is my understanding.
<br />
 

Orionbiker

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What is the difference between colonization and infection?

Colonization occurs when the bacteria are present on or in the body without causing illness.

Infection occurs when the bacteria cause disease in the person.

This the easiest why I could tell you the Difference.
I hope this answer you question in the way you are looking.
 

Orionbiker

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What is the difference between colonization and infection?

Colonization occurs when the bacteria are present on or in the body without causing illness.

Infection occurs when the bacteria cause disease in the person.

This the easiest why I could tell you the Difference.
I hope this answer you question in the way you are looking.
 

Orionbiker

New member
What is the difference between colonization and infection?

Colonization occurs when the bacteria are present on or in the body without causing illness.

Infection occurs when the bacteria cause disease in the person.

This the easiest why I could tell you the Difference.
I hope this answer you question in the way you are looking.
 

Orionbiker

New member
What is the difference between colonization and infection?

Colonization occurs when the bacteria are present on or in the body without causing illness.

Infection occurs when the bacteria cause disease in the person.

This the easiest why I could tell you the Difference.
I hope this answer you question in the way you are looking.
 

Orionbiker

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What is the difference between colonization and infection?
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<br />Colonization occurs when the bacteria are present on or in the body without causing illness.
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<br />Infection occurs when the bacteria cause disease in the person.
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<br />This the easiest why I could tell you the Difference.
<br />I hope this answer you question in the way you are looking.
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