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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 19 8:40am | Replies (7)

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@reneemc

How do they induce sputum?
I can’t produce any and don’t want another bronchoscopy because my lung collapsed last time.

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Good morning Renee. I do not produce enough either. The induction means that you inhale 7% saline and cough in front of the respiratory technician and they try to shake you gently. It’s nothing special and actually it was successful for me only once and that was the one which I needed for the susceptibility to start the treatment. Actually I am more relaxed and successful doing it at home and taking it to the lab. This is my experience but of course others might have a different one