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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (53)

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Thank you Sue! Very interesting, I do hope you continue to keep MAC at bay. I find aerobika hard to use, I get very tired. Am supposed to do 100 times a day, I only manage 30. Then I’m puffed and I feel vibration sensation in eyes, very weird. I use to be able to cough and huff up small amounts most afternoons. Since starting meds 2 months ago, nothing comes up. I was wondering if saline nebs might help. I also have bronchiectasis. The only time I cough copious amounts is when I have an infection of sorts. Anyway, thanks for sharing, I will have to persevere with airway clearance.

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I'm surprised nobody has suggested saline nebs and other clearance methods like active breathing and huff coughing.
I doubt I would ever have the patience to use an Aerobika for 100 breaths a day - just the thought of it makes my face tired. Maybe try saline, a brisk walk (even 10 minutes helps) and 10-20 puffs on the Aerobika? The interval between nebbing and clearance, along with deep breathing as you walk, gets the saline well into your lungs so you can bring stuff up.