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Arikayce and airway clearance

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 31 7:51am | Replies (23)
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I don’t think that I could do that all in 30 minutes. I have to wait 15 minutes after using the Levalbuterol before even nebulizing. Then I nebulize to the last drop before using the Aerobika. I guess just doing the Arikayce as soon as possible might be ok?

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laureltn | @laureltn | May 30 10:31am

Ah, gotcha! My pulmonologist didn't tell me to wait more than five minutes between albuterol and nebulizing saline/Aerobika/vest (I do the Aerobika inline with the saline and wear the vest at the same time, all for 20 minutes).

But yes, I think in that situation, that's the best you can do. I didn't use a bronchodilator before the vest and Arikayce, and my pulmonologist and I have discussed me discontinuing it after I finish my medications in 10 days. (yay!) I will probably use it maybe 3 times a week with the vest, just to see if it makes much difference, though, and report back to him at my next visit.

Best of luck!
Laurel

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