Mac + lung cavity

Posted by bevmac @bevmac, Jun 24, 2020

my 3 centimetre cavity has healed in 16 months with the 3 antibiotics - both shocked and delighted. Preventative medicine doctor assisted my immune system cope - also recommended a vegan diet for last 9 months.

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I usually take my nebulizer treatments 15 minutes is that How long everybody else does it???

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@judyhodgern

I usually take my nebulizer treatments 15 minutes is that How long everybody else does it???

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I just nebulizer until the little container is used up. The saline seems to take longer than albuterol and budesonide treatments.

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@heathert

Hi @judyhodgern They are called Strepfen, and are a mix of strepsils and an anti inflammatory med mixed together in a lozenge, straight to the throat, a miracle worker. I think you can get them online.

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That sounds great!!!!i will get some—thanks!!!

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@sharonp51

Where dies everyone get their nebulizing solution. I am finding Insurance does not cover it.

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Sharon, look up http://www.goodrx.com they can tell you who has it the cheapest plus give you a coupon for it. Some foundations will pay for it for you if you qualify.

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@judyhodgern

I usually take my nebulizer treatments 15 minutes is that How long everybody else does it???

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Judy, are you using up the whole vials when you neb?

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@sueinmn

Are you talking about 7% saline? If so, my Walgreens in South Texas and Minnesota have it for about $15 for 50 vials, but I need to let them know 5-7 days in advance because they don't keep it in stock. Many here get it on-line, for a similar price I believe. CVS here was much higher, and it is not available at our Walmart.
Sue

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Sue, now that I have become of Medicare age, the saline solution is not covered by part D......if you order it on line or want to go to a pharmacy that is not your primary one, do you need to have to a script? My current script is on file at my primary pharmacy, but even with an Rx coupon, the cost is more than some other places I could go.....just wondering if you would know?

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@migizii

Sue, now that I have become of Medicare age, the saline solution is not covered by part D......if you order it on line or want to go to a pharmacy that is not your primary one, do you need to have to a script? My current script is on file at my primary pharmacy, but even with an Rx coupon, the cost is more than some other places I could go.....just wondering if you would know?

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migizii, I know this question was directed at Sue, but I can help too. She may add more info when she sees this. Have you tried the site http://www.goodrx.com? That site can tell you who carries the saline and the prices, plus, I believe give you a discount coupon. You do need a script for it. It can be ordered online as well.

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@migizii

Sue, now that I have become of Medicare age, the saline solution is not covered by part D......if you order it on line or want to go to a pharmacy that is not your primary one, do you need to have to a script? My current script is on file at my primary pharmacy, but even with an Rx coupon, the cost is more than some other places I could go.....just wondering if you would know?

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I'm new here......as you noticed there's a huge variety of price fluctuation regarding saline which is basically salt water.
It didn't exactly take a rocket scientist to invent it so other than keeping it safe & sterile of quality, packaging and shipping the pharmaceutical companies probably make tremendous profit.
Being sick and a bit cranky I lost my temper one day and complained quite angrily....not my usual personality....the company I was at immediately gave me quite a different price quote.....you may want to try asking politely instead though.

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@windwalker

migizii, I know this question was directed at Sue, but I can help too. She may add more info when she sees this. Have you tried the site http://www.goodrx.com? That site can tell you who carries the saline and the prices, plus, I believe give you a discount coupon. You do need a script for it. It can be ordered online as well.

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Thx! So, if I find a better price at a different pharmacy, then I can ask my pharmacy to send the script they have to the other pharmacy correct? Can you use the coupon more than once?

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Just an FYI - Costco has pretty good prices and you do not need a membership. (if you have one in your area)

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