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I was doing clearance twice a day until about 2 months ago. There was a discussion about whether once daily was sufficient. I still work as an clinic rn daily, so didn't fit in 2x very much except when I would catch a cold (not covid) or feel sinuses acting up. I'm only going to an id doctor now through Ochsner. (my pulmonologist np left and I haven't got a new one yet). The vest was never offered. I feel so much better with the 7% saline nebs (only started 4 months ago-was on 3% before for a year), and this new routine (on for 2 months). I no longer cough up sputum during the rest of the day or night. It is a game changer so far.

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always an update….i came up with mac again, 7 months post stoppage of antibiotics. so pulmonologists say let’s get in a few more monthly sputum samples and go back to 2x daily act and 7% nebs. I just had an exacerbation not related to covid (my grandkids germy coughs). after a week, i started doxycycline (feeling better..not perfect). now i need to talk to my pulmonologist next month.