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@saburrows Interesting that your doctor is treating you based on CT scans. How will you know when the infection has cleared? (Not to mention the radiation you're getting from all those CTs.....) The CT will show bronchiectasis and whether or not you have an infection but it can't quantify it. Only sputum can do that.
In what way are you having a tough time with the 7% saline? Throat irritation?
I'm no doctor (I am a retired RN who used to work respiratory and critical care) but I really can't see how 0.9% saline, which is called "normal saline" because it's the concentration of saline in our blood, can help you get the mucus out of your lungs.
Sorry to sound so negative, but I was in your shoes and I remember feeling so desperate. Don't let it get to you. Just do the best you can.