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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 12, 2022 | Replies (137)
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@patsolstad

Sue, Are we supposed to be using 'industrial strength' vinegar to clean Aerobika? I have been using 5% vinegar which I dilute (1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water). HELP!

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jul 12, 2021

Uh-oh - here comes that detested response again - It depends.

If you boil, you shouldn't need the vinegar at all. If you want to use vinegar, most recommendations say to use 1 part vinegar to 3 parts hot water, and soak 30 minutes every 3 days. (Concentration not specified.) If you have an infection like pseudomonas, MAC or aspergillis, you need to ask your pulmonologist for additional cleaning instructions. When I had MAC, my instructions were wash in soap & water and soak in full strength vinegar every day.

Don't forget - if you use inhales, spacers or vibratory devices like Aerobika, they need the same attention!

Sue

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