Can adults fight Pseudomonas without antibiotics?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had a cough for a few weeks with some wheezing, and I took a clear X-ray. My blood tests were normal, apart from showing that I was fighting an infection. My cough and wheezing are also getting better, but I still have not fully recovered. I recently got my sputum results, which showed Pseudomonas.
My general practitioner has not prescribed any antibiotics until I do a second sputum test, but I have read on the internet how serious a Pseudomonas infection can be. I do not have bronchiectasis or CF.
- If I do have pseudomonas, which I know is uncommon, is it possible to cure it completely and have the infection clear from my lungs?
- Is it life-threatening for me?
- Is it possible for me to cure it myself without any antibiotics?
Kindly suggest.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I can understand your concern. If you have an infection, it is good to take antibiotics. Pseudomonas infections usually are treatable by antibiotics. If you have an additional lung issue, consult a pulmonologist.
The choice of antibiotic is based on the sensitivity report. If the infection is severe and you have additional factors, it can become life-threatening. So, I suggest you get examined again by a pulmonologist and treated.
I hope this helps you.
Thank you.
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