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Average sputum measurement from one nebulizing treatment 7% saline

Posted by healthybon @healthybon, Sep 20, 2023

I am wondering how much on the average you all cough up during one nebulizing treatment using 7 % saline. Approximately! Thks for the info. Bon.

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irenea8 | @irenea8 | Sep 23, 2023
In reply to @fdixon63 "Hi wsbme74. My pulmolnary doc would not prescribe me 7% rather than 3% even with me..." + (show)
@fdixon63

Hi wsbme74. My pulmolnary doc would not prescribe me 7% rather than 3% even with me asking on 2-3 separate visits. His comment is, "The studies does not support that it works better." Because of the amount of feedback from all the folks on this forum I purchased 7% from Amazon. I have been using half 3% and half 7% with AM nebbing and full 7% in the evening. Prior to getting the 7% I was not coughing up anything but feeling OK. When I began using 7% I occasionally (about once a week) cough up dark brown sticky stuff. That tells me that I've still got the Pseudomonas in there and the 7% is helping bring it out. I've only used Mucinex off and on but I think now I need to use it more regularly. I'm convinced it helps.

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Initially my pulmo said the same thing about 3% vs 7% and the studies but I tried the 7% anyway and it made a big difference as I recall. Now he recommends 7% so perhaps others told him that it does make a difference.

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pled | @pled | Sep 23, 2023
In reply to @lindac1208 "I have sticky mucus with Bx. Sometimes I see yellow globs. Could that be an infection?" + (show)
@lindac1208

I have sticky mucus with Bx. Sometimes I see yellow globs. Could that be an infection?

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lindac11208, I have that same situation. I really hope someone answers your question!

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dlynn1210 | @dlynn1210 | Sep 23, 2023
In reply to @healthybon "NAC.?" + (show)
@healthybon

NAC.?

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It is a mucous dissolving and anti-inflammatory agent. Trials have shown it reduces the frequency of acute worsening episodes and improved the quality of life of those like us who suffer from Bronchiectasis.

I have been on it since the end of April with no problems. In fact I am seeing an improvement I attribute to now using 7% saline and NAC.

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poodledoc | @poodledoc | Sep 23, 2023
In reply to @sueinmn "Thanks for the affirmation. I have been using them together for nearly 2 years, as well..." + (show)
@sueinmn

Thanks for the affirmation. I have been using them together for nearly 2 years, as well as Symbicort for my asthma, and have had one asthma flare and one bronchiectasis exacerbation in that whole time! Life has really improved. Now if I could find something for the shortness of breath, so I could run with my grandsons, life would be perfect. Or maybe the fountain of youth? As long as it doesn't mean I must un-retire!

Do you have a citation for the article?

I am trying to get into the habit of using Bing AI too but old habits...

I have also switched saline nebs to every other day.
Sue

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Sue it is not really an article but rather a summary of what Bing managed to find. I like the "Chat" part of Bing the best, seems to be more user friendly. You simply ask a question and you get an answer plus a few more similar questions if you wish to explore further. Bill

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sparky55 | @sparky55 | Sep 24, 2023

I switched to 7% saline over a year ago and it definitely helps bring more sputum up for me versus 3%. It was harsh at first but I just stayed with it. There is an excellent Facebook group called Lung matters, which has a lot of information on various topics.

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dlynn1210 | @dlynn1210 | Sep 25, 2023

For those who went to NJH where did you stay and how did you get to the hospital? I have an appointment from Oct 25 to Nov 1.

Diana

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dlynn1210 | @dlynn1210 | Sep 25, 2023
In reply to @healthybon "Thank you for the info!" + (show)
@healthybon

Thank you for the info!

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I know you went to NJH. Where did you stay and how did you get to NJH?

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healthybon | @healthybon | Sep 25, 2023
In reply to @dlynn1210 "For those who went to NJH where did you stay and how did you get to..." + (show)
@dlynn1210

For those who went to NJH where did you stay and how did you get to the hospital? I have an appointment from Oct 25 to Nov 1.

Diana

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Courtyard by Marriott Cherry Creek is fairly close to the hospital. We rented a car from enterprise at the airport. We were very glad we did because otherwise it would cost a fortune to take cabs and you really can’t count on them to get you there on time. We bought a little vacuum cleaner to vacuum the hotel room every day because it was very dusty.

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lilianna | @lilianna | Sep 26, 2023
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@dlynn1210

For those who went to NJH where did you stay and how did you get to the hospital? I have an appointment from Oct 25 to Nov 1.

Diana

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dlyn1210
how long after you registered and had an interview with a nurse did you wait for scheduling the actual appointment. I registered in JUne and noone called me since then; i did call and the person told me they were ready to schedule me but only for DEc 21 to dec 29? and they are closed for three days also during this time; i also wander what doctors will be there during the holiday time?

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dlynn1210 | @dlynn1210 | Sep 26, 2023
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@lilianna

dlyn1210
how long after you registered and had an interview with a nurse did you wait for scheduling the actual appointment. I registered in JUne and noone called me since then; i did call and the person told me they were ready to schedule me but only for DEc 21 to dec 29? and they are closed for three days also during this time; i also wander what doctors will be there during the holiday time?

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My husband initially did all the calling. After an interview I was told if we had not heard back in two weeks to call back at the number they gave me. When they called back I took the soonest date they had available.

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