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Why Chest Pains Docs Always Say Not Related To Lungs
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 2, 2025 | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
@sueinmn
Hi.
My Pulmonologist said easy to break a rib with coughing when have osteoporosis.
I have to come up with a gentle way to huff cough and be effective at same time.
Still trying. I can get to aggressive with aerobika when in a hurry. Have to tell myself to slow down.
Are you doing saline in a nebulizer or just aerobika?
Are you still using saline to
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@sheila7a I use saline once a week unless I have an exacerbation, then daily. I do one of the following to start daily airway clearance: Aerobika, deep breathing plus huff coughing, Yoga, brisk walking or strenuous yard work. Any of these will start the mucus moving for me.
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@sheila7a I am doing 7% 2X day, Acapella 3X day, Guaifenesin 600mg 2X day and a huff or two. My issue seems to be mostly dry cough and I am now trying Nasacort in the morning and one spray of Asterpro about 6pm so it has a chance to stop draining down my throat at night which could be the issue. This whole thing is trial and error but it is nice to hear from others and see what they are doing and what works for them.