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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 1 2:39pm | Replies (40)
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In through the nose is not something I had heard before.
Hi! I neb 7% saline 2 times/day and keep 4 nebulizers and 4 Aerobikas in circulation. I tried hooking the Aerobika up to the sprint pari, but prefer holding it in my other hand while nebbing. I take a breath in on the 7%, hold for several secs then blow out into the Aero. I turn on the Smart Vest when I'm about half way through the saline. I am inhaling only through the neb and exhaling only through Aero. I open up devices to dry. 5-6 hrs later I do 2nd round. I soak both devices in evening in hot soapy water, rinse and let dry. They get sterilized after this (usually next day) in Mandella micro bag, then air dry. I am MAC pos. for several years now and was on 3% saline for years. Pulmo increased saline to 7% and started vest about a yr. ago; CT scan is stable and PFT's improved. Doc says I can hold off on antibiotics for now!