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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (22)
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Afflovest gave me rib pain. From what I've read if you plan to try a vest ask for a SmartVest. People seem to like these, and if you like it you'll use. Instead of using a vest or aerobika I reply on autogenic drainage, 1 hour in a.m. and 1 hour in p.m. It's a drag but necessary to keep things clear.
You might have a bronchiectasis phenotype where you get frequent infections. Do you have an open order to drop off sputum samples? Have you had your immune system tested? How much sputum do you produce?
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Thanks scoop. I don't have an open order for a sputum test. I asked once my pulmono;ogist didn't give me one. I will suggest it again. Do you normally drop off the sputum after you feel there is something going on or do you do it on a schedule, like once a month? I don't seem to have immunity problems. I asked my doctor before. How do you test yours? Most of the time I produce 1-2 tablespoons of mucus, and it turns a little more yellow than before this time. My neutrophils are 70 this time and eosinophils are a little high. So I am going to do a sputum test to see if staph is still there. Thanks again!
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