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

Thanks Lilianna. I have the 7% saline causes me homoptysis, no mucus. I bought an inversion table, I’ve tried the vest. I have a flutter valve. Tried huff coughing

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jnmy | @jnmy | May 18 10:51pm

Maybe drinking a cup
or two of water immediately before using the flutter device, such as the Aerobika, might help with getting a sputum sample?

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lilianna | @lilianna | May 19 8:40am

Renee I was exactly the same and I understand how you feel. My infectious disease doctor said to stop even trying but I really wanted to know when I possibly converted to negative MAC. The situation changed after my visit to NJH in January. Now I send whatever, literally whatever I cough up or clear every two months to NJH and they are able to process it.

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