Hardly any sputum today. Plus a question

@letsjustbreathe I don't think the aerobika works for me either. I have very deep seated phlegm. It wants to come up when I lay back - not when I'm doing activities and upright. So a couple times a day I have to lay back on the recliner. Big pain when you don't want to sit still. Of course I do the nebs and the shaker vest. I suppose it all works together for good. I have to take mucinex too - do you?

emphysema and bronchiectasis are very different. Those of us with Bronchiectasis need to do airway clearance twice a day. That includes saline nebulizing followed by a flutter device and airway clearance positions etc. Some may find that diet helps but we still have to do the airway clearance.

@ursala7 I also have to lay back in my recliner to get sputum up. It makes timing hard because I have to wait several hours after eating/drinking to lay back, due to reflux. I don't take Musinex-- it seemed to plug me up rather than helping me out.

@letsjustbreathe I wonder if the Mucinex dries me out so badly that my infected mucus is thick. IDK. Have to ask doctor I guess.

@irenea8
I appreciate your clarity. I do saline nebulizing but only w Aerobika. Could you please describe how you do the Neb first and then Aerobika? Saline goes everywhere when I tried to use Pari LC sprint reusable neb bf Aerobika. Best, jessed

@ursala7 I do not use Mucinex. However I was told early on by another Bronchiectasis patient to look for the Mucinex that does not have another ingredient in it that would dry up the mucus etc. I believe the one that says DM is the one to avoid?
Maybe someone else can help with clarification with Mucinex. My understanding is that we want the one without the dextromethorphan.
Do you know which one you are taking??
Found this with AI
The "DM" in Mucinex DM stands for dextromethorphan. This medication is a combination of two active ingredients: guaifenesin and dextromethorphan.
Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps loosen mucus and clear chest congestion, making coughs more productive.
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that reduces the urge to cough, providing relief from persistent coughing.
Mucinex DM is commonly used to treat cough and chest congestion caused by colds, allergies, or the flu.
Barbara

@ursala7 I do not use Mucinex. However I was told early on by another Bronchiectasis patient to look for the Mucinex that does not have another ingredient in it that would dry up the mucus etc. I believe the one that says DM is the one to avoid?
Maybe someone else can help with clarification with Mucinex. My understanding is that we want the one without the dextromethorphan.
Do you know which one you are taking??
Found this with AI
The "DM" in Mucinex DM stands for dextromethorphan. This medication is a combination of two active ingredients: guaifenesin and dextromethorphan.
Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps loosen mucus and clear chest congestion, making coughs more productive.
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that reduces the urge to cough, providing relief from persistent coughing.
Mucinex DM is commonly used to treat cough and chest congestion caused by colds, allergies, or the flu.
Barbara

@blm1007blm1007
I assume most people on this forum already know not to take the Mucinex DM. When we talk about it we are referring to Mucinex with ONLY guaifenesin.

@jessed
Sorry not sure I understand the question Jesse. How does the saline go everywhere??

@irenea8
If I use my nebulizer wo the Aerobika there is no pressure and the saline sprays out too much. Sorry, I don’t know enough to explain it well. I will try to find a you tube Video. Dr McShane said to Neb bf using the Aerobika. I’m not sure how.