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I’m not able to produce sputum samples, had to get bronchoscopy for culture, pending. Using flutter valve 10x(3reps) with coughing x3 between reps. Bronch dr said I have a lot to clear out but can’t seem to make progress with this.
Trying to understand how nebulizer is helpful if you’re supposed to stay away from steamy hot tubs? Would a salt water hot tub work as well?

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You nebulize sterile saline unlike hot steamy tubs which are not sterile; that's the difference.

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