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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 24, 2020 | Replies (105)Comment receiving replies
@migizii. As a patient who has difficulty removing mucus, the twice daily nebulizing/vest therapy is the primary way I have to get any mucus up. During the day, is usually feel like something is stuck in my throat, have a dry cough, and on “lucky” occasions can cough up mucus. However, the very fortunate part for me is that I have not faced a MAC infection yet. I don’t know why, it I feel blessed. From what I read here, the 7% saline maybe the key.
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Hi migizii, your post sounds exactly like me. When I first started going to the pulmonologist he asked me how much I coughed up which was basically nothing. He began the nebulizer and then the vest. After starting with the vest I can get some mucus up but it also gets stuck in my throat. I don't have acid reflux. My MAC was also ruled out at this time. I could not convince him (yet) to give me 7% saline but have found it through Amazon. I hope to convince him to give me a script as I am sure it would be cheaper with one. I do want to use it to keep my lungs as healthy as possible. This site has provided a wealth of information.
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@migizii ...Just read your post and I'm not sure if you know that 'something stuck in your throat' (usually feeling like a lump) is a classic symptom of acid reflux or silent reflux. Not sure in your case but thought I would mention it. Kate