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Dental surgery (pulling abscessed tooth) and bronchiectasis

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 5, 2023 | Replies (10)
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@sueinmn

I don't believe the mask is as effective as the mouthpiece because some of the saline goes into the nose and sinuses. BUT a mask is better than not nebbing.

As with everything health care related, "something is better than nothing" - so if a mask is what works and you keep nebbing, that's better than skipping the neb because your jaw is too sore.
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dltorres | @dltorres | Apr 5, 2023

Thank you Sue. I just heard back from my doctors office too. I have 4 medications I nebulize & the only one I can use a mask for is the albuterol if I have to. But mouthpiece is always preferred especially for tobramycin. Pretty much what you said, only use mask when you’re too sore to use mouthpiece. Thanks again for your response & have a great day.

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