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7% Saline Success Story that warmed my heart.

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 23 9:51am | Replies (79)
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Hi Sue - I am a bit confused.
We are to be careful diet wise regarding salt......as well as sugar and fat.
Saline is salt....and we are breathing it in.
So, wouldn't that cause problems....like edema etc. etc.?
My feet are swelling and when doing the nebulizer my feet, and hands as well, become very cold. I have decided to use a glove to hold the nebulizer.
I did see that the Pari, that you have mentioned, has a handle which might make a difference. I have the AeroElcipse with the Aerobika.
Any thoughts?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jan 20 11:18pm

Yes, there is a tradeoff. Each vial of 7% saline contains about 280 MG of sodium or 12% of your recommended daily intake. If it is affecting your blood pressure adversely, you may need to adjust your diet.
I can tell you that part of it stays in your lungs , I don't know how much is absorbed into the blood. I can also tell you that I prefer that small risk to all the risks and side effects of continuous antibiotics.
I also have no advice regarding cold hands and feet, having never experienced it.
Have you ever checked to see if the saline nebs are raising your blood pressure?
Sue

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