In reply to the questions regarding saline....I have purchased Saline from Nebology.com. Also DirectRX will provide it, along with Albuterol and Budesonide. All do require a doctor's Prescription but that should not be a problem. Medicare will cover Albuterol and Budesonide by the way. DirectRX sends them directly to you. Medicare does not cover Saline unfortunately.
I have only used the 3.5% saline as all my readings suggest it does as well as the 7% without the added problems.
Lately I have not been using saline...just albuterol and occasionally budesonide. This is after reading various articles which have prompted my experimentation.
I have also been trying to be very proactive in my care and have started an anti-inflammatory diet since BE is indeed an inflammatory disease.