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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macinfo2020 | @macinfo2020 | Jun 17, 2020

In reply to @windwalker "Here is a link for those who like scientific data. This has charts about what salinity..." + (show)

Hello Sue, the link took me to "Revisiting the 1957 and 1968 influenza pandemics", would you please review and sent me the one on salinity charts? Thank you and have a good night

macinfo2020 | @macinfo2020 | Jun 17, 2020

Hello all, I am new here, most interested in saline and would appreciate it if you posted information about nebulizers too. Thank you

Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Jun 22, 2020

In reply to @macinfo2020 "Hello all, I am new here, most interested in saline and would appreciate it if you..." + (show)

Hi there, welcome to our group. The charts for saline effectiveness are located near the end of the article. https://cysticfibrosisnewstoday.com/2018/06/13/ecfs2018-multiple-sclerosis-treatment-glatiramer-acetate-aids-antibiotic-in-killing-pseudomonas-aeruginosa-strains/

Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Jun 22, 2020

In reply to @macinfo2020 "Hello all, I am new here, most interested in saline and would appreciate it if you..." + (show)

You can Google search nebulizers and many sites will come up for places that sell them. Can order online.

lorifilipek | @lorifilipek | Jun 22, 2020

In reply to @macinfo2020 "Hello all, I am new here, most interested in saline and would appreciate it if you..." + (show)

@macinfo2020 @windwalker Hi! I think Terri put the wrong article up just now for the saline. (The article she posted was meant for a different discussion.) Here are two articles that Terri has posted here about 7 % saline: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4850692/pdf/13104_2016_Article_2054.pdf and https://www.resmedjournal.com/action/showPdf?pii=S0954-6111%2811%2900254-X . I think the charts she was refering to are Tables 2 and 3 in the first (ncbi) article.

macinfo2020 | @macinfo2020 | Jun 26, 2020

In reply to @windwalker "You can Google search nebulizers and many sites will come up for places that sell them...." + (show)

Thank you, I have seen many nebulizers, just wanted to know which one is more appropiate or the ones that you as user have experience with.

macinfo2020 | @macinfo2020 | Jun 26, 2020

In reply to @lorifilipek "@macinfo2020 @windwalker Hi! I think Terri put the wrong article up just now for the saline...." + (show)

Thank you, yes I searched the web finding the studies. Nice of you to reply, thanka again

macinfo2020 | @macinfo2020 | Jun 26, 2020

In reply to @windwalker "Hi there, welcome to our group. The charts for saline effectiveness are located near the end..." + (show)

Hello Terry. thank you, I searched the web finding the study that shows that 7% saline provides a hostile environment for MAC. That is very goods news to me. Thank you again.

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jun 26, 2020

In reply to @macinfo2020 "Thank you, yes I searched the web finding the studies. Nice of you to reply, thanka..." + (show)

@macinfo2020 Hi, I think you will get as many opinions as there are people in the group! My favorite for at home is the plug-in Pari Vios, the current one is branded by Walgreens. It does a decent trouble-free job, in a moderate amount of time on saline and levalbuterol. It also worked on Tobramycin when I was using that. Downsides, a little loud and quite bulky. I have had several travel ones, battery operated or can plug in at home or in the car. They have not been very durable for me, and sort of slow to dispense meds, so I don't personally recommend any of them. My daughter uses a very nice impeller (vs compressor) type, rechargeable and fast, but my insurance doesn't cover and it costs over $300.
Sue

kathyhg | @kathyhg | Jun 27, 2020

What brand impeller? I’ve never heard of that. Thx

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