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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judyhodgern | @judyhodgern | Sep 10, 2020

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

Beth Kiefer | @mrf5629 | Sep 10, 2020

In reply to @judyhodgern "I usually take my nebulizer treatments 15 minutes is that How long everybody else does it???" + (show)

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

judyhodgern | @judyhodgern | Sep 10, 2020

In reply to @heathert "Hi @judyhodgern They are called Strepfen, and are a mix of strepsils and an anti inflammatory..." + (show)

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

Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Sep 11, 2020

In reply to @sharonp51 "Where dies everyone get their nebulizing solution. I am finding Insurance does not cover it." + (show)

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.

Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Sep 11, 2020

In reply to @judyhodgern "I usually take my nebulizer treatments 15 minutes is that How long everybody else does it???" + (show)

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

migizii | @migizii | Sep 11, 2020

In reply to @sueinmn "Are you talking about 7% saline? If so, my Walgreens in South Texas and Minnesota have..." + (show)

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?

Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Sep 11, 2020

In reply to @migizii "Sue, now that I have become of Medicare age, the saline solution is not covered by..." + (show)

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.

painter2 | @painter2 | Sep 12, 2020

In reply to @migizii "Sue, now that I have become of Medicare age, the saline solution is not covered by..." + (show)

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.

migizii | @migizii | Sep 12, 2020

In reply to @windwalker "migizii, I know this question was directed at Sue, but I can help too. She may..." + (show)

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?

BlueSplashGirl/ Carolyn | @bluesplashgirl | Sep 13, 2020

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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