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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 21 5:21pm | Replies (9354)Comment receiving replies
@windwalker888
Hi Terri.. I was reading this link and wondering about the saline treatments and if I'm doing them wrong.
I do them by continuously holding the mouthpiece in my mouth inhaling and exhaling, this is the same way I do my asthma medication or antibiotic medications in the nebulizer.
When I have been in the hospital and using a medication by nebulizer the respiratory therapist never said do it otherwise.
Also I use the 7% saline from the pharmacy and it only takes 10-15 minutes for me. Just wanted to make sure I'm doing it right or not.
Thanks!!
Shari
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@pfists - Hi, Shari! I have bronchiectasis, MAC and cystic fibrosis. I do breathing treatments at least twice a day - more if I'm sick and need additional clearance of my airways. It takes me about 10 - 15 mins also for the saline portion of my treatment, breathing slowly in and out with the mouthpiece in my mouth. The link that was provided by @alleycatkate yesterday has a link for a 3 min video that is a good resource to watch. It sounds like you are doing it properly. Linda