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7% Saline Solution

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Mar 30, 2022 | Replies (242)
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Has anyone experieced fever after nebulizing 7% saline solutions? I started it recently and on day 3, I got fever and I wonder if the strong salt has caused damage to my lung and the body reacted with fever. Any idea?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Mar 29, 2022

I haven't heard of this reaction before. The strong saline solution might be irritating your lungs, because that is why we use it - to convince our lungs to react and cough out the nasty mucus that provides a nice warm, dark breeding ground for bacteria.
Some of us take time to get accustomed to the strong saline solution - do you have any .9% solution on hand? If so, you could mix it 50/50 with the 7% for a few days and let your body adjust.

Since I see that you are new to our group, can you tell us a little about your situation - diagnosis, cough, and maybe why the strong saline was recommended? That way, someone with a similar experience to yours would be able to respond.

Sue

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