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7% Saline for Nebulizing; and Mouth Burning

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 14, 2023 | Replies (14)
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@dlynn1210

I order 7% saline from Amazon. I received 3% from my pharmacy in the beginning but it is not as effective as 7%. I’ll listen to the experts at NJH who told me to use 7% twice daily instead of 7% in the morning and 3% in the evening. I can always go back to 3% in the evening rather than mixing to get a saline close to 3% if it becomes too much.

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poodledoc | @poodledoc | Nov 13, 2023

I use 7% in the AM and 3% PM The reason being the 7% twice daily irritated my lungs and I would I wake up in the middle of the night coughing. I usually bring up some sputum about 4 hours after the morning neb following airway clearance. Rarely bring up sputum after the PM neb no matter how much time has lapsed. This method seems to keep the night cough away for the most part. Any suggestions appreciated. poodledoc

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