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7% Saline in Nebulizer for Mac
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Feb 18 5:02pm | Replies (67)Comment receiving replies
@healthybon Welcome to Mayo's MAC community - we are not experts, just people walking your path. But one thing many of us have learned is that there a pulmonologists who know and treat MAC regularly, and there are others who run across a patient occasionally and just follow their "standard protocol."
Fortunately, the recent addition of 7% saline nebs by National Jewish Health (NJH), Mayo and other centers of excellence in treating MAC has been a game changer for many of us. But it has totally escaped the notice of many pulmonologists to our detriment.
Is there any possibility that you can make an appointment at one of the specialty clinics? Or search your area for a pulmonologist with more expertise?
Sue
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@sueinmn Hi Sue, I have been nebulizing with 7% saline solution n it has helped enormously. I am so glad I refused that regime of three antibiotics 3 x a week for 18 months. The previous pulmonologist never even mentioned nebulizing, which speaks to your point. I have a new pulmonologist who recommended nebbing. I also begin with 2 pumps of Albuterol.
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Thanks so much for the wealth of information. I have been learning so much from this blog. I am making it my business to search out doctors who are familiar with MAC. After I meet with upcoming infectious disease Dr, I am considering an appointment with expert at Univ. NC chapel Hill.