Existing COPD and now positive with the RSV
It has been a living nightmare that won't stop. Spent 2 days in the ICU last year on a vent.. Yes i have the Alpha-1 gene. It . Lung screens are clear as of Thursday at ER.. Albuterol would barely work. Went back on The neb and got relief. Was on Anoro with minn results. Doc switched me to Trelegy 200. Lower dose was ineffective. Felt like a new person.
Now this RSV combined. Was on NAC months ago by an associate and it thinned all the mucus. But felt better and stopped it. Any thoughts?
Gee's so sorry about all you are going through. No thoughts on my end, but thoughts and prayers for you from me will be happening! take care and please keep us posted.
Hey there, how are you feeling? RSV can be so scary, even if one doesn't have a respiratory condition like COPD. How long ago were you diagnosed with RSV? Your doctor will be the best one to guide you through treatment options at this time. Please keep us posted on how you're doing, we care about you and want to make sure you're doing okay! Best wishes. -Melissa, copd team
Good morning. Finally and i mean finally. It is starting to lessen with the RSV this morning. I can feel the transition of the lungs getting actually lighter. As crazy as it sounds. I had the test done at the hospital along with chest x ray and it came back positive. Pulmonoligist put me on a steroid and an antibiotic. due to having pneumonia history several times. Having asthma in my younger years does not help the situation either. Did research reading on the duration of RSV. I am seeing the RSV can actually still be transmitted for up to 4 weeks. Even though there are no signs of sickness. Thank you for your reply and concern. Going to stay on the NAC. Another friend has COPD. He takes it daily also.
Just saw your reply to your healing process, yeah for you! Wow 4 weeks still of being contagious, no worried they are worried about this spreading. Hang in there, glad are on the mend. Question. What is NAC you mentioned?
Hi again,
(Doris) - Happy New Year!!
Although I cannot answer on behalf of, I do have something to contribute. I am hopeful Epson will see my reply and add his/her own comment too.
NAC, an acronym for N-acetylcysteine, can be used as a thinning agent for inspissated mucus/secretions and/or as an expectorant. We used this for years in the hospital setting - it was marketed as Mucomyst, at that time. I thought this article (published right here on COPD.net), might provide you with some additional insight: https://copd.net/living/nac.
Wishing you well,
Leon L (author/moderator)and thank you both for your replies. Hey it never hurts to get enlightened / informed. This is something I will be checking in to the the doctor next visit or before. You guys are the best. Happy New Year! Hi again, Doris - you are very welcome. From where I sit it is YOU who is the best. I will look forward to continued conversations with you moving forward now into the new year.
Warmest regards,
Leon L (author/moderator)
