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3% Saline vs. 7% for Nebulizing

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

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@sori

Hello!
I start my day with ACTs (around 6:30 am).
1- I nebulize with albuterol (I have asthma)
2-Hypertonic saline 7%
3-Aeorobika or flutter
4-Autogenic Drainage
5-Smart vest for 15 minutes
6-Meds
7-Breakfast
8-Go for a walk or to the gym
I do not produce or cough out a lot of mucus, but I do everything possible to keep my lungs clean.
Before bedtime I repeat the same steps except the exercises . It is exhausting and time consuming. I use that time for my prayers, some TV, and text to family/ friends. I am 64 , was diagnosed with BE in December 2023. I was very sick, lost 23 pounds. This year, I only had one exacerbation in February. I want to stay well this winter. We are different and ACTs works different for us. I think we need to find the balance, making our lungs our priority. This is a long journey. Good luck!

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Siri my routine is quite similar except I use vest with aerobika. Since you do not produce or cough much, does the auto genic drainage help you cough up some or you do it because it’s the right thing to do. Also why the vest at the end? I cough up clear mucus only during sodium chloride 7% nebulizing unless I catch an infection. Thank you for sharing. Sometimes it feels so personal all that coughing and huffing and spitting.