Does anyone else have chest discomfort after nebulizing?

Posted by maryjill @maryjill, Dec 15, 2024

Some days my chest hurts quite a lot after nebulizing.

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@rwbridger

I have had times like that too, where nothing comes up. I have wondered if that’s a problem, but my pulmonary doctor said that means I am doing just fine! Also, I take Mucinex to help thin the mucous, do you take that?

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I don’t do musinex, i only do albuterol and sodium 3%

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I suggest contacting your primary doc to discuss. He/she might want to rule out other causes.

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My pulmonologist suggested using postural drainage where you put pillows under your butt and lay on the floor for 15 minutes to drain the lower lungs. Works great for me after I do my nebulizer with 7% saline and aerobica. I’m still recovering from rib fractures and intercostal muscle strain.

Lorraine

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@lorrainewenn

My pulmonologist suggested using postural drainage where you put pillows under your butt and lay on the floor for 15 minutes to drain the lower lungs. Works great for me after I do my nebulizer with 7% saline and aerobica. I’m still recovering from rib fractures and intercostal muscle strain.

Lorraine

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I can’t do that because of my GERD and reflux. I do the nebulizer and 7% saline as well.

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@maryjill

I can’t do that because of my GERD and reflux. I do the nebulizer and 7% saline as well.

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I’m just following up-did you contact your primary doctor tell him/her about your chest pain. I think they need to hear about it and have you at least describe it and evaluate it.

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@pacathy

I’m just following up-did you contact your primary doctor tell him/her about your chest pain. I think they need to hear about it and have you at least describe it and evaluate it.

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Actually I haven’t. It seems to be better lately. I start with a new concierge Dr. in the first of January and will talk to her.

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