1. < MAC & Bronchiectasis
Profile picture for Elaine

Can anyone give me tips on collecting a sputum sample for culture

Posted by Elaine @laneyk, 11 hours ago

I have had a return of MAC after 10 years. I need to collect a sputum sample for AFB but I don’t ever cough. I was recently in hospital for a breathing flare. I have Pulmonary Hypertension as well as COPD. Because of an early reaction on a sputum culture for MAC my pulmonologist started the three meds. He wanted a follow up sputum but I can’t collect one. Any suggestions on how I can get this done. I never seem to have a productive cough.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the MAC & Bronchiectasis Support Group.

Profile picture for sharonednaramsey
sharonednaramsey | @sharonednaramsey | 9 hours ago

Do you use albuterol and sodium chloride by neb? An Accapella or Aerobika device and huff cough helps following the breathing treatment. I’ve also found that using Mucinex thins my mucous and makes it easier to cough out.

REPLY
Please sign in or register to post a reply.