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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 9, 2023 | Replies (38)

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I use an aerobika with 3% saline (pulmonary says she doesn't think I need the 7%) and huff coughs at least once a day, or when ever I feel tight. I bring up 1/4 cup or more white frothy goodies, routinely, plus more while coughing throughout the day AND night. I'm a month into Azithro,(250, MWF) and think it MIGHT be affecting the amount I clear. (More than before).Also do use 2 nasal sprays, which have reduced night time post nasal drip, don't have much of that in the daytime, and I can tell the difference between what drains from my head and what slithers up from my lungs.

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@rebecross I hear you about nose vs lungs origin! My pulmonologist did not think I needed 7% either, thinking it was too harsh. Once I convinced him to let me have a trial, it made a world of difference. Nebbing 7% using the aerobika (flutter type device) inline with a nebulizer following by clearance autogenic drainage and huffing. It's not for the faint of heart! Time consuming and frustrating but necessary to keep me as well as possible (keeping yucky bugs at bay) and prevent daily coughing fits.