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How do you know that you get the sputum at the bottom of lungs out?
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 24, 2022 | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
I have recently discovered that if I lie on my back late morning to mid afternoon, not completely flat because of Gerd, sputum starts to bubble up after about 15 minutes, lasting another 15 or so. Seems to be most effective if done every few days and seems more effective than chest PT- hard to explain. Whatever works…..!
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I think what works for each person is something you just have to figure out. For a long time i only used the Aerobika sitting up. Then on a forum i read that someone's pulmonologist told her to use it also laying down and on each side. That has made a big difference for me. I lay down with my head slightly inverted and a pillow under my hips and then also on each side. i get what feels like all of the mucus out. But when i went to the dentist recently (two times) i found that after laying inverted for a long period of time in the dental chair, that even more mucus came up (they were understanding). I sometimes wonder if an inversion table would be a good idea once a week or so. But then there is the GERD issue so it would have to be done on an empty stomach. Has anyone heard of using inversion like that?
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That is very nice that you found a way which works for you. Many thanks for sharing the information. Greatly appreciated!