tobi--have problems inhaling?

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anonymous

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Just a thought...take it for what its worth. I had to stop tobi one year ago because of too much chest tightness. I tried it again this june and it is going okay. Among the many variables between the two times I've used it is the fact that I am now taking it out of the fridge and inhaling it at room temp. I take it out about 30 minutes prior to treatment. So far so good. 10 days and counting. Probably not the reason but who knows.

John
 
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thelizardqueen

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When I was taking Tobra, my chest would tighten up incredibly, and I would have horrible coughing fits. I've been on TOBI now for 2 days, and I love it. I have no problems whatsoever. No tightness, no wheezing, no coughing. And this is straight from the fridge.
 
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anonymous

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Cold air can cause chest tightness.

Therefore cold nebulized solution can cause chest tightness too.

You might want to check with Chiron to make sure it's ok to let TOBI warm up to room temperature. Hopefully this doesn't effect efficacy.
 
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anonymous

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By the time room temp air passes through the nebulizer and contacts the small amount of solution that's at fridge temp, the solution will be at room temperature within a matter of seconds.

It's a completely random thing whether some people have bronchospasm with inhaled tobramycin or Tobi. Depends on the individual whether one will effect them or not...but do whatever you think works for you.
 
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thelizardqueen

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This is what it says on a package of TOBI:

Store in a refrigerator at 2-8 C (36-46 F). May be stored at room temperature up to 25 C (77 F) for up to 28 days, then discard. Protect from intense light.
 
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thelizardqueen

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Its the preservatives in Tobra that cause caughing and tightness of chest. I believe its the phenol (preservative) and sodium bisulfite that cause problems.
 
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