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Does anyone have any tricks to produce a sputum sample?
Does anyone know of any methods or tricks to produce a sputum sample? I cannot produce one. I have talked to the respiratory therapists, and they did not give me any advice.
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First thing in the morning after 2 puffs of albuterol and then nebulized hypertonic saline. Try 2 vials.
@jmr69 When nebulizing saline is not enough, I do some vigorous exercise or house or yard work after the neb. That usually does the trick for me. Sometimes a cup or two of Breathe Easy tea by Traditional Medicinals helps too. Available on line, at Walmart and in most large supermarkets.
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2 ReactionsJMR69- Bringing up sample:
I believe that following this Autogenic Drainage app immediately after nebulizing helps a lot. I select the 4 1/2 minute option and follow the instructions exactly. I think it helps.
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3 Reactions@jgb1997 When I click on the image you posted I can't get beyond the image.
Is there an address for it?
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You may already do this but keeping hydrated is also important along with all mentioned here. Fluid intake as we have always been told.
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@blm1007blm1007 Barbara
That was just a photo of the app icon. If you open up “App Store” on your phone, search for “Autogenic Drainage” then look for that green “lung” icon - and select that app. It’s free.