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Cindy,
Thanks for the reply. I use 3% saline once a day and that is the only airway clearance I deliberately do. All my other coughing throughout the day brings up mucus as well. About the only time I don’t cough is in the evenings. I would like to use the Aerobika but it just doesn’t bring up any mucus for me. I will definitely be talking to my doctor in July after my next CT scan.
Karen
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About the Aerobika, I have the best results only when I wait until I am rehydrated from overnight. I do drink 8 oz water during the night when I make my one trip to the bathroom. Be exact about your technique. Inhale a deep breath on a count of 3, hold for a count of 4, place your free hand with pressure on both cheeks and exhale on the count of 6. (Placing hand on cheeks keeps you from losing air from the exhalation.) I gave up on the huff cough because it does nothing for me. and Everyone is different in what brings best results.
What helps me avoid uncontrolled coughing is staying well hydrated and regular exercise with high intensity intervals--if you can manage it--along with the Aerobika 2x a day. Wishing you the best!