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Thoughts about “the watch and wait” approach.

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Dec 20, 2023 | Replies (53)
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@jackijaffe

Thank you Sue. I was using an Aerobika and saline nebulizer. I saw no difference at all, so doc said to stop if I want. What are your thoughts?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Dec 19, 2023

Caveat- I am not a doctor. My thoughts- keep nebbing saline, if not daily do it 3-4 x a week. It makes your lungs inhospitable to MAC and probably other bugs. Keep doing airway clearance once a day to dislodge whatever mucus wants to take up residence. Mucus pockets harbor bacteria. I am 4 years post antibiotics and it has kept me healthy. Sometimes I use the Aerobika, but other times yoga or a brisk walk. Even when not much comes out, I'm not giving things a chance to clog up.
Just think of it as preventive maintenance like brushing your teeth.
Sue

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