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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Mar 29 8:40pm | Replies (36)
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@songinmyheart54 I see that you have had lung cancer, may I ask why you are using albuterol, which is usually used for treating asthma?

The members speaking of nebulizing saline have a chronic lung disease called Bronchiectasis or a lung infection called Mycobacteria Avium complex (MAC.) The saline helps to remove mucus from our lungs so they function better, and less mucus gives the bacteria fewer places to hide and grow.

Have you been diagnosed with Bronchiectasis or MAC?

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dlynn1210 | @dlynn1210 | Mar 28 9:16am

@sueinmn - I have MAC and was instructed to nebulize with albuterol to help remove mucous buildup in my lungs. Saline does not help with that.

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songinmyheart54 | @songinmyheart54 | Mar 29 7:54am

@sueinmn thank you for the explanation. No I do not have MAC. I do have asthma but I have melanoma cancer in my lung. My immunotherapy Keytruda affects my asthma therefore I use a nebulizer several times a day because keytruda causes extreme breathlessness. It has greatly effected my quality of life.

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