7% Saline Solution

Posted by thumperguy @thumperguy, Jan 7, 2020

Got a supply of 7% vials and got a real jolt in my throat when I began inhaling it. However I quickly adapted to it and was able to finish the vial. Within a few minutes I was coughing and bringing stuff up - a first. I never had a timely response to 0.9. Bottom line: I guess the 7% solution is...well the real solution. Not to be confused with the Sherlock and Sigmund thing. Forgive my corny effort at mirth. Don

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migizii | @migizii | Feb 6, 2020

In reply to @sueinmn "@migizii. I order in quantity of 5, so had to go look it up to see..." + (show)

Thanks so much for the information! It will certainly come in handy!

Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Feb 7, 2020

In reply to @cynthiajewell7 "Thank you so much for that info. I have never washed my tubing nor ever read..." + (show)

@cynthiajewell7 Hi, I think the tubing itself is supposed to be thrown away. Then, clean the cup and mouthpiece after each use.

Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Feb 7, 2020

In reply to @kathyhg "Thanks for your message - I’m trying 7% saline in my nebulizer when I finish my..." + (show)

@kathyhg Hi Kathy. I am so used to the 7% saline now that it rarely makes me cough. I have never had any issue with using it.

cynthiajewell7 | @cynthiajewell7 | Feb 7, 2020

In reply to @windwalker "@cynthiajewell7 Hi, I think the tubing itself is supposed to be thrown away. Then, clean the..." + (show)

Thank you Kathy. My cups and tubing come together so I never have extra tubing. Do you have a location that sells tubing only? I am at Mayo right now getting ready for a bronchoscopy. This place is amazing!!!

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Feb 7, 2020

In reply to @cynthiajewell7 "Thank you Kathy. My cups and tubing come together so I never have extra tubing. Do..." + (show)

@cynthiajewell7 Direct Home Medical also sells tubing alone, if it's not on the Web Site you may need to call them.

cynthiajewell7 | @cynthiajewell7 | Feb 7, 2020

In reply to @sueinmn "@cynthiajewell7 Direct Home Medical also sells tubing alone, if it's not on the Web Site you..." + (show)

Thank you again😊

thumperguy | @thumperguy | Feb 9, 2020

In reply to @chattey2 "Do you dose with 7 twice or once a day? I was told that the benefit..." + (show)

Seven percent twice a day here Chattey.

cynthiajewell7 | @cynthiajewell7 | Feb 9, 2020

Thumperguy, do you nebulize albuterol before the 7% saline or will it work just as well with out using albuterol?

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Feb 9, 2020

@cynthiajewell Not thumperguy, but I neb either way depending...If the asthma is bothering, or I have a cough or cold, I neb first with levalbuterol (similar to albuterol) and them with the saline. If not, just 7% saline. Sometimes I use the Aerobika with the saline if the saline alone doesn't provoke a lung-clearing bout of coughing. Sometimes I use just the saline, and if later I feel there is still stuff to cough up I use the Aerobika alone. Have you talked to your doc or respiratory therapist about their recommendations for you? How each of us does things all depends on our specific cases - how severe, how easy/difficult it is to clear our lungs, maybe even other conditions. For example, my daughter has had vocal cord hemorrhages, no 7% saline for her according to her docs. Sue

thumperguy | @thumperguy | Feb 9, 2020

In reply to @cynthiajewell7 "Thumperguy, do you nebulize albuterol before the 7% saline or will it work just as well..." + (show)

Cynthia, don't know if it works as well w/o albuterol, but I've never used it. It's never been mentioned by either of two pulmo docs I've seen over time. Don

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