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Nebulizer recommendation

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Dec 2, 2023 | Replies (58)

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@annagh

After inhaling the saline mist through the mouth it is possible to exhale through either the mouth back into the nebulizer cup, or through the nose avoiding the cup. My natural tendency is to inhale and exhale through the mouth and I have to really think about it to exhale through the nose (opposite airway clearance techniques). But I tried it and didn't seem to make a difference anyway. I know some people inhale through nebulizer then exhale through Aerobika, which might avoid foam in the cup. ??

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I had never heard of that! Did anyone tell you it is ok to exhale through the nose? I have on occasion seen foam in the cup and wondered what caused it. I have always exhaled though my mouth. Just seems natural when using the nebulizer. I find using the Aerobika after and not during works better for me plus I HAVE to use different body positions while using the Aerobika.