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Hi Sue,

I just read your message where you said your airway clearance is 30 minutes once or twice a day. Can you tell me your routine that takes 30 minutes. Mine is currently at least an hour. Thank you!

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Two puffs on my inhaler upon arising, gat showered &dressed, etc. Sit down at the computer & neb 7% saline using handheld neb (takes 5-8 min.) The neb gets me coughing, so between airway-clearing coughs I use my Aerobika for 3 sets of breathing. Between neb, Aerobika, coughing and putting everything into hot soapy water to soak it is under 30 minutes. If I am having an exacerbation, I use either levalbuterol or budosenide neb before saline - then it's about 35 minutes.
This works for me - I don't find postural drainage or vest necessary as I am good at coughing stuff up - though I will do some bending and stretching and a brisk walk midday if I feel like there is more mucus to bring up. My neighbors are used to seeing me walk and pause to cough.
I daresay every person here has a different routine, but this has kept me health for almost 3 years with 2 mild exacerbations. My pulmonologist has even said I may not need saline every day, so I skip about twice a week. When "indoor season" hits with colds and flu, I will be a lot more diligent.
Sue