Hypertonic Saline any long term side affects

[Beccamom]

<P>I have read posts about Hypertonic Saline and toddlers using it.  My 11 year old's doctor called and wants to start her on Hypertonic Saline and on Zythromycin prophylactically.  I am wondering what I am missing.  What is the down side to Hypertonic Saline?  Are there long term side affects?  I read it can irritate the lungs.  Can the irritation damage the lungs?</P>
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<P>As far as prophylactic antibiotics he also wants my daughtet to take Zythromicyin.  Years ago we tried a low dose Eurythomycin for an apitite stimulant and my daughter instantly vommited the 2 times we tried the medicine.  This April she had a respiratory infection and the pediatrician gave her Zythromax which she vomitted and then in the hospital we found out she had influenze B.  In the hospital of was told that the vomitting was caused by the flu and not the Zythromax.  Aren't Eurythromycin and Zythromycin in the same family?  Any ideas?  I guess we can try it on a day we are going to be home and see what happen.  </P>
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<P>Thanks for the advice</P>
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[Beccamom]

<P>I have read posts about Hypertonic Saline and toddlers using it. My 11 year old's doctor called and wants to start her on Hypertonic Saline and on Zythromycin prophylactically. I am wondering what I am missing. What is the down side to Hypertonic Saline? Are there long term side affects? I read it can irritate the lungs. Can the irritation damage the lungs?</P>
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<P>As far as prophylactic antibiotics he also wants my daughtet to take Zythromicyin. Years ago we tried a low dose Eurythomycin for an apitite stimulant and my daughter instantly vommited the 2 times we tried the medicine. This April she had a respiratory infection and the pediatrician gave her Zythromax which she vomitted and then in the hospital we found out she had influenze B. In the hospital of was told that the vomitting was caused by the flu and not the Zythromax. Aren't Eurythromycin and Zythromycin in the same family? Any ideas? I guess we can try it on a day we are going to be home and see what happen. </P>
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<P>Thanks for the advice</P>
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[Beccamom]

<P><BR>I have read posts about Hypertonic Saline and toddlers using it. My 11 year old's doctor called and wants to start her on Hypertonic Saline and on Zythromycin prophylactically. I am wondering what I am missing. What is the down side to Hypertonic Saline? Are there long term side affects? I read it can irritate the lungs. Can the irritation damage the lungs?</P>
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<P>As far as prophylactic antibiotics he also wants my daughtet to take Zythromicyin. Years ago we tried a low dose Eurythomycin for an apitite stimulant and my daughter instantly vommited the 2 times we tried the medicine. This April she had a respiratory infection and the pediatrician gave her Zythromax which she vomitted and then in the hospital we found out she had influenze B. In the hospital of was told that the vomitting was caused by the flu and not the Zythromax. Aren't Eurythromycin and Zythromycin in the same family? Any ideas? I guess we can try it on a day we are going to be home and see what happen. </P>
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<P>Thanks for the advice</P>
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[TonyaH]

<P>Andrew started HTS when he was 9 years old.  He is seen at UNC and his doctor is one who is very involved in studies regarding hypertonic saline in younger children.  Andrew does well on HTS.  He has had a few lung bleeds through the years, but taking a couple of days off of therapy before resuming has cleared that up.  HTS can be irritating for some people and cause more problems.  However, we LOVE it!  I always say that (besides Andrew's enzymes which he needs for nourishment), HTS is the one medication we would take with us to a deserted island.  He gets so much stuff up on HTS!  You may find you love it!</P>
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<P>As for the azithromycin, Andrew was also on that for many years. He took 250 mg Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.  The reason he was on it was for inflammation.  However, once he started culturing mycobacterium abcessus he was taken off of it immediately. There have been some studies that show long term azythromycin use can promote mycobacterium infections.  Ironically, however, this is our second round of therapy for mycobacterium abcessus and the current cocktail of meds Andrew is on includes 500 mg of azithromycin daily.   This might be something to talk to your doctor about, but I know many patients who are on maintenance azithromyic with no problems.  </P>
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<P>Good luck in your decision making!  </P>

 

[TonyaH]

<P>Andrew started HTS when he was 9 years old. He is seen at UNC and his doctor is one who is very involved in studies regarding hypertonic saline in younger children. Andrew does well on HTS. He has had a few lung bleeds through the years, but taking a couple of days off of therapy before resuming has cleared that up. HTS can be irritating for some people and cause more problems. However, we LOVE it! I always say that (besides Andrew's enzymes which he needs for nourishment), HTS is the one medication we would take with us to a deserted island. He gets so much stuff up on HTS! You may find you love it!</P>
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<P>As for the azithromycin, Andrew was also on that for many years. He took 250 mg Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The reason he was on it was for inflammation. However, once he started culturing mycobacterium abcessus he was taken off of it immediately. There have been some studies that show long term azythromycin use can promote mycobacterium infections. Ironically, however, this is our second round of therapy for mycobacterium abcessus and the current cocktail of meds Andrew is on includes 500 mg of azithromycin daily. This might be something to talk to your doctor about, but I know many patients who are on maintenance azithromyic with no problems. </P>
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<P>Good luck in your decision making! </P>

 

[TonyaH]

<P>Andrew started HTS when he was 9 years old. He is seen at UNC and his doctor is one who is very involved in studies regarding hypertonic saline in younger children. Andrew does well on HTS. He has had a few lung bleeds through the years, but taking a couple of days off of therapy before resuming has cleared that up. HTS can be irritating for some people and cause more problems. However, we LOVE it! I always say that (besides Andrew's enzymes which he needs for nourishment), HTS is the one medication we would take with us to a deserted island. He gets so much stuff up on HTS! You may find you love it!</P>
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<P>As for the azithromycin, Andrew was also on that for many years. He took 250 mg Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The reason he was on it was for inflammation. However, once he started culturing mycobacterium abcessus he was taken off of it immediately. There have been some studies that show long term azythromycin use can promote mycobacterium infections. Ironically, however, this is our second round of therapy for mycobacterium abcessus and the current cocktail of meds Andrew is on includes 500 mg of azithromycin daily. This might be something to talk to your doctor about, but I know many patients who are on maintenance azithromyic with no problems. </P>
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<P>Good luck in your decision making! <BR></P>

 

[Ratatosk]

DS has been on azithromycin since he was 2 1/2 years old. Used for anti-inflammatory properties rather than abx. He was culturing H. Flu at the time which went away.

 

[Ratatosk]

DS has been on azithromycin since he was 2 1/2 years old. Used for anti-inflammatory properties rather than abx. He was culturing H. Flu at the time which went away.

 

[Ratatosk]

DS has been on azithromycin since he was 2 1/2 years old. Used for anti-inflammatory properties rather than abx. He was culturing H. Flu at the time which went away.