can amikacin nebulization be used to treat pseudomonal chest infection?
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Yes, I believe it can be.  \nIf you look this drug up on the internet, it says that you can use it for pneumonia.
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Mucinex-D over the counter.  It helps thin the mucous and decongests @ the same time.  Back when I was working, it was Rx only and the physicians I worked for Rx'd it all the time...and the patients raved about it!\nHope you feel better soon!
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http://www.makeyourown.net/cough_drops.shtml\n\nI can't vouch for their effectiveness or safety.
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this is supposed to work for the respiratory system.\n\n1. cut of the top part of a large  plastic soft drink bottle right above where the label starts. don't throw away the cap/cover.\n\n2. punch a hole in the cap/cover.\n\n3.get tubing or connect straws in such a matter that it forms a Y. make sure if u are connecting straws to seal any gaps.u can use rubber cement to seal it.\n\n3. push the tail of the Y through the bottle cover (while it is on the bottle) that u made a hole in. seal it well so no air can get in easily.\n\n4.get  2 small balloons and use rubber bands to fasten them to the branches of the Y, 1 for each branch.\n\n5. to complete the project, get plastic wrap and use it to cover the bottom of the model(the open part of the plastic bottle where u cut). use masking tape to fasten it.\n\nif it is done correctly, when u blow through the straw poking out of the bottle cover the balloons will expand and then deflate.\nThe balloons are the lungs, the tubing the bronchii, the plastic wrap the diaphragm and the bottle the lungs.I hope this explanation helps;i tried to make it as clear as possible.
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Ampicillin isn't effective against Pseudomonas. \n\nPseudomonas aeruginosa is a pain in the neck to treat. Only a select few antibiotics have efficacy against it, and with rising drug resistant it often severely limits treatment options.\n\nCurrently, antiobiotics used for Pseudomonas aeurginosa include ceftazidime, cefepime, piperacillin, ticarcillin, imipenem, ciprofloxacin, aztreonam, gentamycin and tobramycin. There are a few others, but these are some of the more common options.
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My Great Grandma used to make an elixir of Honey and lemon juice in a cup and have us stir it with a spoon then lick it off to control coughing.  It works for a sore throst.  Also She was a firm believer in Vicks vapor rub to cure nasal and chest congestion.  YOu have to put it under your nose, all over your chest and back then wear a tshirt to bed with a bandana around your neck.  It also works good for muscle pain too.
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I'm amazed people are recommending conventional medicines here when this is in the Alternative Medicine section.\n\nIt's really important with coughs to make sure there is expectoration. Do not give cough suppressants ever. \n\nThe best home remedy is to rub Vicks Vaborub (or something similar) on her chest and throat area - and cover it. \n\nAlso steam inhalations will help break up tough mucous. Boil some water (put some Vicks or eucalyptus in it) and put a towel over her head with her head directly above the hot water/eucalyptus and tell her to breath slowly and deeply. Do this for about 10 minutes a couple times a day. Keep her well hydrated. Let her rest properly (don't send her to school until it's resolved - if it's as bad as you say).\n\nDon't mess around with homeopathic remedies unless prescribed by a homeopath who's taken the case properly.\n\nHope she's better soon.
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this is called Carbuncle.\ncloxacillin is NOT enough as its a "weak" antibiotic,its used primarily to AUGMENT other atibiotics.\nyou may have to take the combination of Cloxacillin+Ampicillin ( called Augmentin ).\nor you may need to use other antibiotic like Clindamycin.\nGo to the doctor & get the correct traetment, this is not a simple thing (infection in a diabetic person).\ngood luck
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I just got over this stuff that is going around. My doctor said Musinex which is over the counter. It is a pill and helps with loosening phlem. Also, taking hot showers, using steam of any sort can help loosen the chest problems. There are also over the counter cough medicines that the pharmacist can recommend to help as well. If you are running a temperature or have green or yellow phlem, you need to definitely see your doctor for it is indicative of an infection. The "crud" that seems to be running around the US takes about three weeks or a month to get rid of totally. Hope you feel better soon. Oh, one more thing, put some Vicks on your chest also and drink lots of water or fruit juice. Don't smoke and get plenty of rest!
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Control, that's not the best word for this group of organisms. In many cases, treatment is done by surgical drainage and resesction of necrotic tissue are the top choices with infections containing organisms such as Peptostreptococcus indolicus. Even where surgery or percutaneous needle aspiration is appropriate, effective concurrent antibiotic treatment is usually called for. The important thing to remember is that not any antibiotic can treat anaerobes such as Peptostreptococcus indolicus. The best antimicrobials wor this group of organisms are metronidazole, imipenem, clinidamycin and chloramphenicol followed by cefoxitin, piperacillin and mezlocillin. Almost all anaerobic bacteria are resistant to antibiotics such as streptomycin, neomiycin, kanamycin, gentamycin, tobramycin and amikacin.
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You probably have an upper respiratory infection, which if left untreated will develop into pneumonia. If you can, see a doctor. You could try OTC medication like Mucinex, which is supposed to free up congestion in your chest. Also humidifiers work wonders.
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sounds like your secondary muscles of inspiration are shortened or contractured.  Do you smoke or are you susceptible to bronchitis?  If so, then this could be the cause.  I would also go to a Massage Therapist and get some of the hypertonicity worked on and have them give you some good home care in the form of remex and hydrotherapy.  When you breath, try not to breath apically, but bring the air in through your nose and when it goes into your lungs, concentrate on bringing the air as far down as your tummy (pretend that your tummy is like a big balloon, and fill it up)  Then continue to inhale so the upper portions of your lungs fill.  When you exhale, do so through your mouth, slowly.  Make an effort to breath this way, an the tightness in you chest should decrease a bit.  Get your Pec major and Pec minor stretched out and hold your shoulders back.  Don't slouch.\n\nGuaranteed, if you do this, you will feel like a new person.
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There is a sauve called Bag Balm. It will draw the infection out of just about anything. It is in a mostly green square tin. I swear by this stuff. Try it.
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unless you have an infection you DO NOT need an antibiotic(and  penicillin is an antibiotic).\nyou can try Thyme for the sinuses and Mullien for cough and phlegm.
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Any kind of cough drop will work!
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Here is a nice article on the topic, titled a History of Nebulization:\n\nhttp://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/08942680152007918\n\nHope that helps!
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Common treatments include: analgesics such as aspirin or acetaminophen, as well as localised versions targeting the throat (often delivered in lozenge form), nasal decongestants which reduce the inflammation in the nasal passages by constricting local blood vessels, cough suppressants (which work to suppress the cough reflex of the brain or by diluting the mucus in the lungs), and first-generation anti-histamines such as brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, and clemastine (which reduce mucus gland secretion and thus combat blocked/runny noses but also may make the user drowsy). Second generation anti-histamines do not have a useful effect on colds.\n\nA warm and humid environment and drinking lots of fluids, especially hot liquids, alleviate symptoms somewhat. Common home remedies include camomile or lemon tisanes and chicken soup (which probably work by soothing the irritated respiratory passages with their steam), nebulized medicinal mixtures, hot compresses, mustard plasters, hot toddies, licorice and echinacea. Although there have been scientific studies done on echinacea, its effectiveness has not been demonstrated. Eating very spicy food can help alleviate congestion, although it may also irritate the already-tender throat. Coffee, or its active component, caffeine, has also been shown to improve mood and mental performance during rhinovirus infection. Hot beer is also recommended, and though it probably does little to fight the infection directly, at least it can help to a good night of relaxed sleep. However, alcohol dehydrates the body which is counterproductive; also cold medicine (aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, etc) should never be taken along with alcohol.