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@irenea8

Nebulzing with 7% saline will help loosen and bring up mucus which is so important. Think of it as lung hygiene. And even if you do not bring up much or any mucus it will help disrupt the biofilm and minimize your infection. I watch something on TV while I nebulize to help pass the time (with headphones so I can hear over the compressor). Also very important to use the Aerobika ("flutter thing") after nebulizing or simultaneously as some people do. Whatever works best for you. And learn about breathing and positional techniques to help bring up mucus. All of this becomes routine and you will get used to it and hopefully find it helps a lot.

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Thank you for the good info. I requested a saline script from my dr today.

Irene…I requested that my pulmonary call in a script for the 7% saline to be used in a nebulizer! His response was “just use the flutter valve, the saline could make things worse.”
I have read in this support group that everyone uses the saline and also videos on UTUBE…..etc. I’m confused.
What is your opinion on this?