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getting mucus out of multifocal areas
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Aug 14 11:02am | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
Sometimes when things don't seem to be working, it's useful to go back to basics. Perhaps revisit https://bronchiectasis.com.au/physiotherapy and learn the theory behind airway clearance. Try different things to see what works. It takes lots of time and concentration.
For me learning to relax while exhaling gently was key. I found the stronger or harsher the exhale the worse. I wanted to get through the clearance as quickly as possible and I guess I sped things and there was more force, which was a hindrance. Once I took things down a notch things seem to move more freely. And it goes without saying lots of water and lately I've added brand name mucinex, which is helping to move the gunk. Hope this helpful.
PS - I find autogenic drainage and active cycle of breathing most effective
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Thank you. May I know how much mg of mucinex per day? Some pills are 1200mg and they tend to dry everything out.
Thanks @scoop. I use the Aerobika but lately found that lying on my back and breathing in, holding breath for count of four or five and exhaling by through mouth and engaging diaphragm, and then sitting up and doing a huff cough really brings up phelgm.
Maybe that explanation doesn’t sound very clear but the position seems to work at one point during the day. It seems that the mucus comes from a deeper part of the lung? I put my arms behind my head like you might during a CT scan. It seems to loosen up the mucus plugs. Using 600 mg of NAC twice a day with a meal, is also helping and drinking lots of water.
Like you said, people find methods that might work for them, although I know some people struggle to cough up mucus.
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Thank you so much Scoop for pointing out to revisit https://bronchiectasis.com.au/physiotherapy.
It is always a good idea to reevaluate what we do and to make necessary improvements. Right now it is the time for me just to do that. I also learned that to relax when breathing and huffing helps. By observing what you all do, I just started Mucinex to see if it helps me.
Many thanks again and take care!
Ling