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Percussion Vest and Nebulizer: Do you use both, one or the other?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 14, 2022 | Replies (47)
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@spider109

Yes I have, and sometimes I use that instead of the albuterol and yes it does thin it out pretty good, I worry about using the albuterol, being a bronchodilator it seems that would add to the problem the bronchodilating effect would further wear the elasticity of my upper airway.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Aug 24, 2022

I wouldn't worry damage from a bronchodilator, as long as you do it as directed. You are actually giving your lungs a break by relaxing the airways and making it less of a struggle to breathe.
If you have an inhaler, you could use it before the saline, instead of 2 nebs. Opening the airway will bring up even more mucus.
Keep up the clearance - it will help keep you from getting the next lung infection.
Sue

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