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Does Anyone Keep An Antibiotic Prescription Just In Case A Lung Infection Starts On The Weekend

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Cleveland, OH
October 26, 2022
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

An action plan is something that you and your doc agree on. The American Lung Action plan can be found here:

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It's excellent. Print it off and take a copy with

you to your next appointment with your pulmo. Talk about it and decide what you are to do if the things that are listed occur. Sometimes your doc may suggest that you keep an antibiotic and prednisone on hand for weekends and holidays. Not all docs will do that. You may have to demonstrate to your doc that you know what you're doing and you know when to use the meds safely.

October 30, 2022
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Yes Ma'am!!! I keep an antibiotic around all the time.....I travel with one in case I get sick overseas, etc. I take Azithromycin three times a week also for years and it really helps hold down the frequency of exacerbations.

February 7, 2023
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Do you keep these medications at home?

October 27, 2022
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I'm on one three times each week.

December 10, 2022
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Yes I have a Rescue pack just in case I have a infection I take the Antibiotic and steroids .

December 10, 2022

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