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Airway clearance

Posted by maryjanechilds @maryjanechilds, Aug 17, 2023

I have MAC (found along with pseudomonas in a sputum culture)and Bronchiectasis. I was treated with Cipro for the pseudomonas and have been on the Big 3 for almost two months for the MAC. Every discussion I read talks about nebulizing with saline solution and daily airway clearance. I have no cough and am unable to cough up any mucous. I use my albuterol inhaler and then my accapella but do not produce any mucous. Does anyone else have “dry” MAC? I do have slight drainage down the back of my throat but I wonder if I could figure out how to clear out my lungs if I would get well faster.

Mary Jane

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lenorj | @lenorj | 4 days ago
In reply to @gigiv "@patgreen11 , the manometer use makes a lot of sense to me. But I am curious:..." + (show)
@gigiv

@patgreen11 , the manometer use makes a lot of sense to me. But I am curious: is the manometer an add-on for a regular Aerobika or did you get an upgraded Aerobika including a manometer?
If the manometer is an add-on, where did you get it?
Best wishes of great health to all of us!

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Silly question! What is a manometer? I use an atomic but have never heard of an add on.

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gigiv | @gigiv | 3 days ago
In reply to @lenorj "Silly question! What is a manometer? I use an atomic but have never heard of an..." + (show)
@lenorj

Silly question! What is a manometer? I use an atomic but have never heard of an add on.

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@lenorj, a manometer is a device that measures pressure. So the manometer that is mounted onto the Aerobika measures how strongly you expel air from your lungs.
Best wishes of great health to all of us!

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bayarea58 | @bayarea58 | 3 days ago
In reply to @scoop "It comes together as one. Last time I checked they were not easy to find and..." + (show)
@scoop

It comes together as one. Last time I checked they were not easy to find and cost $100. I gave up on getting one.

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@scoop I have never seen one for sale and was wondering where people find them.

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