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3% Saline vs. 7% for Nebulizing

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 21 7:32pm | Replies (87)

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@zscline

I appreciate your input. Originally my doctor prescribed it for me. We tried Costco Pharmacy and two local pharmacies. None had nebulizers or the saline solution. Finally, pharmacist number 3 suggested that I try Amazon Prime, which I did. So, that's where I have gotten it and it really isn't very expensive. My only problem is that the supplier kept indicating that they only had 7% available and asked if I would take a substitute for 3%. They never seemed to get 3% back and I find the 7% too harsh to deal with. Now, I have a suggestion as to how to dilute it, so that will be what I do if I go back to nebulizing. Right now, I am not using it and seeing how I do without, but I do like having that option. Thanks again!

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If you don’t mind trying another pharmacy-I use 3% and have had no issues securing the prescription from CVS. It doesn’t irritate my throat or airways. CVS is good about looking locally at other CVS pharmacies if they don’t have it. It’s important you nebulize with saline.