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Your input — is nebulizing only once a day okay?
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jan 6, 2023 | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for your response, irenea8!
I realized after I posted my questions that I did not close the gaps in my thinking :). I know that collecting a sputum for analysis should be "clean". But, in consideration, does inhaling organisms left behind by food or drink, toothpaste, etc. (other than spring or boiled water) cause an issue?
Maybe I think too much...
Thank you again!
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I have read that one should avoid nebulizing too close to eating or drinking due to GERD or possibly inhaling something in the process that might cause an issue. So it makes sense but i am no expert. The National Jewish Hospital (or so i have gathered) gives emphasis on GERD as a possible cause or complication with Bronchiectasis. The sputum collection issue might be different in that they are trying to avoid stuff in your mouth contaminating it? Good questions for a pulmonologist!