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Glad you asked that!
Here is an explanation of the various kinds and combinations of inhalers prescribed for Asthma, Bronchiectasis, COPD and Emphysema:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/is-anyone-else-confused-about-all-those-inhalers/
It is almost 2 years old, so almost time for an update to add new drugs and new brand or generic names.
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In reading I see that many, maybe all use an inhaler. I have not been prescribed an inhaler to take before nebulizing. All my PFT's are good. Would that be the reason why I have not been prescribed an inhaler, good PFT's?
My NJH diagnosis is Bronchiectasis and Small Hiatal Hernia. All other tests were good, EXCEPT.... I have a small amount of MAI and now understand why I was not started on anti-biotics as yet. (Thanks Sue for that link to NJH about when to Treat.)
When I nebulize, as indicated in my posts, I bring up a mixture of fluids including the white, bubbly, foamy substance along with a clear white gel like substance. The huff coughing afterwards does bring up some colored gel like 'mucus', sometimes more than other times. Overall I feel good just frustrated due to the all day long need to clear my throat of what comes up. As I have indicated I think it may be related to the Hiatal Hernia, don't truly know.
What are your, or others, thoughts or opinion about my not having an inhaler, or inhaler prescribed?
Also, when we use the letters ACT what does that fully mean?
I so appreciate any time you are able to fit in to give an answer with all you do... and as well everyone else does for their health with Bronchiectasis and other issues and tasks. Barbara
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I do not seem to produce much of anything at night. I am very successful in the morning right after getting up. Am I jeperdizing my progress by skipping nightly nebulizing??