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Doing airway clearance 1x/day vs 2x/day

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 8 9:03pm | Replies (28)

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@mirsy It makes a difference for me. I think most people mention doing airway clearance of some sort, twice a day. For me it means fewer infections ( none in over a year) and less inflammation. I use postural drainage and the huff coughs most often now.

There are days every now and then, that it takes an extra few minutes for the mucus to start to loosen so I can clear the deep stuff, but I would recommend keeping up with the clearance twice a day, unless the pulmonologist recommends a different approach.

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Hi Jnmy,
I agree with the comment from scoop. I have Bronchiectasis and recently went positive again for MAC.
2x per day is the best practice protocol at minimum. Neb Albuterol Solution, Flutter/Aerobika, Neb 3% saline and end with a Flutter.
Sometimes I will do deep breathing, and Huff Coughing as well....and that has been helpful
Sure hope the shortness of breath will subside as it did for me.
I'm 78 yrs. old and following the AWC protocol has
given me a new lease on life.
Flo @frankie160