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3% Saline vs. 7% for Nebulizing
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 21 7:32pm | Replies (87)Comment receiving replies
Thanks @zscline, that is really warm hearted. I do have MAC infection going on but I recently started to have a little bit bloody sputum, so I am wondering whether it is cause by airway clearance, or by saline 7%, or by my medication amikacin, or because I have been staying up late recently as I am still working, but I plan to take sick leave next month soon!
It is definitely a highly tricky one, so many uncertainties down the road, not like take a pill for two weeks, and you are done! We have to accept whatever life throws to us and keep adaption.
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I added a file with guidelines for hemoptysis from NJH. Got this from another member on this site. Hope it helps. Also, it is not unusual to have some blood in our sputum sometimes because we have damaged airways and inflammation with our various conditions.
Do you have Bronchiectasis also along with your MAC infection. Can you tell the difference of the two by any different way if symptoms you have?
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I see you said you have MAC infection. I was told my Dr. is trying to rule out I have it also. I do a sputum culture on the 25th, and have to wait 6-8 weeks possibly for results. Was that your experience? I’m surprised to hear you’re still working, I know how what I’m currently feeling, and really commend you for still working!!! Can you give me a few tips or a routine you are doing while taking all the MAC medication? Do you exercise? How do you expel the mucus? etc. thank-you and God bless you and all of us on our journey. Please feel free to send me a private message.