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Sputum tests: Problems producing enough sputum

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Aug 22, 2021 | Replies (51)

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@woot That post was over a year ago, I would now add while doing the postural drainage lye flat on your back with hips elevated (I use an under mattress wedge for my reflux issue, then lye backwards on the mattress so that my feet are 5" higher than my head). So in this position on my back I self percuss my chest, then roll over on my stomach and get wife to bang on my back. At this point I usually feel a lot of congestion in my upper trachea so I then roll back over and start my huff coughing as in my first post. A lot of detail here but it all works really well for me. Bill

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Delivering sample tomorrow morning. I printed your earlier suggestions yesterday. I’ll add postural drainage to it. Dr Huitt at National Jewish, pushed and pushed to get me to buy an adjustable bed instead of the wedge to elevate, including raising my knees. I finally caved, got the bed, love it. I hope you are doing well.
Linda