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Let’s talk about sputum
Since starting Trikafta in late 2019, the only time I’ve experienced sputum production is when I’m dealing with some sort of sickness. This has been a stark contrast to the amount of sputum I had previously. I’m still amazed at it and I sincerely hope I never lose that feeling.
That being said, I was able to produce a sputum sample yesterday (as I am currently still working to fully recover from a virus I caught last month) and dropped it off at my local hospital’s lab for analysis. My last culture showed significantly lessened bacterial growth than pre-Trikafta. I’m curious to see what these results will be.
What is your sputum production like? Did it change on Trikafta/Kaftrio (if you’re taking it)? How often are you able to get sputum cultures done? Regarding the bacteria your sputum cultures, has the amount or type changed?
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