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Arikayce and airway clearance

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 31 7:51am | Replies (23)
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@laureltn

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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formergardener | @formergardener | May 30 12:32pm

Wow- you are almost finished with meds!!!!

I have read quite a few accounts of people using the Aerobika and nebulizer at the same time. Do you find that it is as effective as using each separately? It sure would cut down on the time! Maybe I need to try this.

As to waiting 15 minutes after the Levalbuterol and the nebulizing, I feel that it gives my airways some time to open. Sometimes I wait 30 minutes and notice it more.

Anything that works well and also decreases airway clearance time is a win win, though.

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