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Airway clearance and how I feel throughout the day

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jun 5, 2023 | Replies (55)
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@irenea8,
That is a good thought. I don't have a lot of mucus and my mucus has no color. But I think at least consulting a specialist is a good way to go and to be on the right path is crucial. These days, finding a good specialist is very challenging. You mentioned that Bronchiectasis and airway inflammation are hand in hand. If that is the case, What keeps the inflammation down. Does saline have that effect too or just loosening mucus? That is the question in my mind.  
Many thanks again!
Ling

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irenea8 | @irenea8 | Jun 2, 2023

If you do not have a lot of mucus and it is clear then you are doing well. What brought about your diagnosis of Bronchiectasis? What symptoms were you having? There is a map of USA that shows where the specialty clinics/drs. are located for Bronchiectasis. I will try to find that map and post the link later today. Bronchiectasis can cause numerous airway infections. Infection and inflammation usually go hand in hand. But as far as i know inflammation is an issue with Bronchiectasis no matter what. Saline is not for inflammation it is to help the mucus come up. It loosens it along with flutter device. Less mucus less chance of bacterias taking hold. So perhaps in some round about way it would help with Inflammation. But the steroids and Albuterol are more directly for that. A good diet and certain supplements may help with overall inflammation.

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