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7% Saline Success Story that warmed my heart.

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 23 9:51am | Replies (79)
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@lcwilkie

Hello! Quick question! Why the move from 3% to 7%? Thank you!!

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jan 16 8:51am

Several studies have shown that 7% saline can actually suppress growth of MAC/NTM in the lungs. 3% has not been shown to be as successful. In my case, I knew I had MAC when I stopped antibiotics 4 years ago so I continued to use the stronger saline.

I guess if one is just trying to thin mucus, and not suppress bacteria, 3% is fine. But if you know you have MAC and are trying to stay off antibiotics, 7% is the way to go if you can tolerate it.

Sue

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