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Thank you for your suggestions and input. I have no idea why my mesh nebulizer would not work with 7% saline. I found another mesh nebulizer. I emailed the company to ask and verify that their mesh nebulizer would effectively nebulize 7%. They guaranteed me that it would with no problems. After two minutes it cutoff and would not cutback on.
I emailed the company two or three times. They never responded. I disputed the charge with my credit card company and mailed the mesh nebulizer back to the company. I prefer mesh because, typically they are faster and certainly more quiet.
Approximately how long does the nebulizing, using the Aerobika, which I also have, then airway clearance take you and sterilizing the equipment? I find that it’s a long and tiring process, although it’s productive and, I know necessary.
Again, I appreciate you responding and the recommendations.
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@ccdb Tiring, indeed. With the set up above, it takes about 5 mins to neb the levalbuterol, and approx 12 mins to neb the 7% saline with the Sprint LC nebulizer. The AeroEclipse takes a few minutes longer. For clearance, I use Autogenic drainage app (talked about elsewhere in this forum) for about 20 mins or so. Plus cleaning. Total time approx. 45-60 mins.
I neb with abuterol for 15 min, wait 15 min and then 30 min with 7% saline.
Harry
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Salt crystalizes on the mesh and blocks it. Once blocked, it cuts out. The only one that didn't do this was the InnospireGo by Philips, and it is no longer manufactured.
So for 7% saline I use a small compressor nebulizer - not as fast, but reliable. My current one is by DeVilbiss Traveler with a battery pack. It is available online without an Rx for around $120.
Most portable and mesh nebulizers are not covered by my insurance or Medicare - the exception is if you use an inhaled antibiotic that requires a specific machine.
Sue