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Are all of you with MAC doing pulmonary hygiene?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 25, 2018 | Replies (27)
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@jasmine321

Yes, I have bronchiectasis. I also have frequent dry coughs and occasional phlegm. When I started nebulizing the green phlegm came out and now its white. Most of the time it’s dry cough. He suggested the vest therapy to help mobilize secretions, but the device is so expensive I cannot afford it. My insurance pays 70% but I have 30% copay which is $3400.00. The nebulizer helps.

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Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Oct 23, 2018

@jasmine321 Hi Jasmine.Those vests were originally designed for patiets with Cystic Fibrosis. It is intended for people who are drowning in phlegm. They may be over-prescribing these things. I have a large massager with a strong vibration on it. I used to use it on my back and it did shake stuff loose in the lungs. There is also hand-cupping. If you have a spouse that can briskly pat/pound you on the back witj their cupped hands; that also works to loosen phlegm.

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