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Why do daily airway clearance?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jul 16, 2023 | Replies (30)

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Hi. I am wondering if most of those with Bronchiectasis (but not necessarily NTM/MAC) use saline twice a day, or sometimes just once? I am slowly (slowly!) building up a tolerance to the 3% and only once a day so far. I have both asthma and VCD (vocal cord dysfunction) so am very "twitchy" in my airways. I have found using the Aerobika at the same time as the nebulized saline helps, but it also really tires me so not sure I can go to twice a day!

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Hi!
I have Bronchiectasis, and my doctor prescribed nebulizing 7% saline once a day. First, I nebulize some of the saline. Then I attach my Aerobica to the nebulizer cup. I do all this while wearing my vest. It takes 15-20 minutes to clear my lungs.