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Pulmosal vs normal hypertonic saline
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jul 31, 2023 | Replies (14)Comment receiving replies
I use pulmosal and thus far there has been no issue with getting it. I do think it seems less irritating but not a big difference. I originally wanted to try it because they claimed that pseudomonas does not like it's more alkaline environment. My recent sputum test showed fewer pseudomonas but who knows if there is any correlation. My Pulmo would sure not think so. But I plan to keep using it as long as I can get it.
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irenea8 - I've had recurring Pseudomonas over the past 5 years since being diagnosed. I've asked my current pulm doc to prescribe 7% because of what I've read posting from those using it here on Mayo Connect. I've also seen some of the studies that support it. My previous doc did not have a problem prescribing it when I requested it. My current pulm doc says the science does not support that it is better than 3% so he will not prescribe it.
My thinking is that if it's not harmful why not let the patient use it? We're all just trying to get better. I'm sure I have pseudomonas right now (not on any meds) but quality of life is good and I want to keep it that way.