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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lynne63 | @lynne63 | Apr 19, 2021

Yes, this is the article.

migizii | @migizii | Apr 20, 2021

In reply to @lindam272 "@glendamoseley - Medicare covers mine through Part B. Ask your doctor to submit that way. They..." + (show)

In reply to glendamoseley....@migizii....could you tell me how your doctor wrote the script so Medicare pt.B would cover it because right now my pulmonologist hasn’t done it and I would like to address this at my appointment in May. Thx! Take care❤️

glendamoseley1 | @glendamoseley1 | Apr 21, 2021

In reply to @migizii "In reply to glendamoseley....@migizii....could you tell me how your doctor wrote the script so Medicare pt.B..." + (show)

Hi, it was @lindam272 who stated she got thru Medicare Part B!

lindam272 | @lindam272 | Apr 21, 2021

In reply to @migizii "In reply to glendamoseley....@migizii....could you tell me how your doctor wrote the script so Medicare pt.B..." + (show)

@glendamoseley1 - I'm sorry I don't know how it was written but should be submitted under Part B of Medicare. The pharmacist should be able to tell you what that needs to look like. I believe it's treated like medical supplies. @lindam272

migizii | @migizii | Apr 21, 2021

In reply to @glendamoseley1 "Hi, it was @lindam272 who stated she got thru Medicare Part B!" + (show)

Thx

migizii | @migizii | Apr 21, 2021

In reply to @glendamoseley1 "Hi, it was @lindam272 who stated she got thru Medicare Part B!" + (show)

Thx so much

lorifilipek | @lorifilipek | Apr 26, 2021

In reply to @migizii "Thx so much" + (show)

@lindam272 Did you also get the nebulizer thru Medicare Part B at the same time as your first dose of saline? I think you need to get the nebulizer thru Medicare so they can see what the saline is being used for. They rejected my prescription with the comment that I needed equipment to use the saline. (I had already bought a nebulizer thru Pari w/o a scrip.)

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Apr 26, 2021

Lori - When Medicare did this with my Levalbuterol (first time after I turned 65) I used the appeal form to explain I already owned one. End of issue - they now pay without question.
Sue

lindam272 | @lindam272 | Apr 26, 2021

In reply to @lorifilipek "@lindam272 Did you also get the nebulizer thru Medicare Part B at the same time as..." + (show)

@lorifilipek - I purchase the nebulizers and compressor on my own. I understand it's a difficult and long process to try and get them paid by Medicare. My resp therapist also will give me neb cups when I go in for my appointments as she knows that I pay for them out of my own pocket. I have always needed a script when I purchase all of that so where do you get yours? I go to Just Nebulizers online.

gej53 | @gej53 | Apr 26, 2021

In reply to @lindam272 "@lorifilipek - I purchase the nebulizers and compressor on my own. I understand it's a difficult..." + (show)

Hi! You should easily be able to get a nebulizer thru your physician. They just need to send an order to a durable medical equipment company of your choice and then part B should pay for it. I guess insurances are different, but that should be a covered item. Hope this helps and good luck.