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Bronchiectasis what are the stages and symptoms

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Dec 1, 2023 | Replies (106)

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@raney

Thank you, Kate, This lung disease is all new to me and I have so much to learn. I do take Mucuinex 2 X day and use flutter device (Aeroika), Smart Vest, and nebulizer. I have not heard of NAC but I certainly will find out. Thank you for the link. One reason it takes me so long, (I think) is because there is SO MUCH thick mucus, and sometimes I use 2 ampules of 7% Saline to feel that I am half way "unclogged." I wish my doctors had listened to my complaints and diagnosed the problem before it got so bad. I didn't have a clue! I thought it was my heart and a bad respiratory infection for about the 1st two years and that was with a PCP only.

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Do you mix the 7% Saline with anything else? Does your Dr. prescribe this method of clearing your lungs?

@raney Sorry that your PCP was not on top of your illness. One other thing to mention that some Dr's gloss over but seems to be important... If you have acid reflux, you should take care of it. Fluids can aspirate into your lungs. I hope you get your mucous under control. Are you comfortable with your Dr now?