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7% Saline Solution

Posted by thumperguy @thumperguy, Jan 7, 2020

Got a supply of 7% vials and got a real jolt in my throat when I began inhaling it. However I quickly adapted to it and was able to finish the vial. Within a few minutes I was coughing and bringing stuff up - a first. I never had a timely response to 0.9. Bottom line: I guess the 7% solution is...well the real solution. Not to be confused with the Sherlock and Sigmund thing. Forgive my corny effort at mirth. Don

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caontm | @caontm | Mar 30, 2022
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@sueinmn

That is a great explanation of your history. I am impressed with the efforts you are making to stay healthy, and have just 2 comments.
My pulmonologist said it is bad to make your own solution for nebulizing unless you use pure pharmaceutical grade NaCl and have a way to test the concentration. Table salt, sea salt, etc can contain impurities or anti-caking agents that may irritate, and vary in their sodium content. It probably isn't noticeable at low concentrations, but could be a problem in higher doses.
You say your mucus is sticky, there are agent you can use to keep it thin in addition to the saline. They are called antimucolytics - guaifenesin is a common one in the US, but I believe there are others used in Europe & Asia as well. Taken daily, they reduce the "stickiness" of mucus, making it easier to expel. Another is a supplement called N-acetyl-cysteine. The f

Keep up what you are doing! Many of us have found alternative treatments instead of the harsh antibiotic regimen gives a better quality of life, but like you, I must be super vigilant to be sure the infection doesn't take over.
Sue

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Thank you for the comments, Sue! You are right that the table salt I use does show some content other than NaCl. However, I was a bit desperate since I am still waiting for the 7% saline order from Amazon, but the vendor isn't taking my payment nor deliver, so I may just keep waiting. I also ordered Reduced L-Gluthione after reading on this forum, and will give it a try once I have the 7% saline solution. Re thick mucus, I am taking NAC (600mg x3) daily. In addition to NAC, other supplements I take are: Vitamin C, Fish Oil, Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, B12, melatonin +Mg for my sleep. Are there other supplements you recommend MAC patients take? Thanks!

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Mar 30, 2022
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@caontm

Thank you for the comments, Sue! You are right that the table salt I use does show some content other than NaCl. However, I was a bit desperate since I am still waiting for the 7% saline order from Amazon, but the vendor isn't taking my payment nor deliver, so I may just keep waiting. I also ordered Reduced L-Gluthione after reading on this forum, and will give it a try once I have the 7% saline solution. Re thick mucus, I am taking NAC (600mg x3) daily. In addition to NAC, other supplements I take are: Vitamin C, Fish Oil, Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, B12, melatonin +Mg for my sleep. Are there other supplements you recommend MAC patients take? Thanks!

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I don't know whether the glutathione is necessary, it is the precursor of glutathione. I'm not a big user or student of supplements, someone else may have suggestions.
We are having the same experience getting 7% saline in the US, it took me 6 weeks to get the last package.
Sue

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