Is too much airway clearance damaging?

@jnmy Yes, it was me - I am on my way out for some appointments, so I don't have time to look for the reports. I put it on my to-do list for the evening.

Thank you for your care and concern it's so helpful to read other people's comments thank you all💕💕

Thank-you as always Sue, I will be very interested in reading the reports.

I found a lot to read - much of it from Europe, and heavy on stats. So it's going to take some time. I think I have to print it all out and study.

Since I started nebbing 7% saline a few months ago, my mucus quickly became clear and gradually reduced in volume. I assume my regimen of AeroEclipseXL + Aerobika 2x daily is sufficient, as I am healthy, feeling well overall, and barely coughing.

I occasionally try the "huff-cough" and almost every time it makes me gag ("paroxysmal cough"), without any noticeable benefits. So I figure that's not a good idea for me and don't do it. If I get another severe respiratory infection I will try it then, but as an everyday thing when I'm healthy I don't see why I should make myself gag.

I had to stop airway clearance because it was causing so much inflammation. Tried going back to it at a very low saline solution, but it led to very painful coughing and chest pain.
I get in as much exercise and walking as much as possible!

I should add that my pulmonologist is the one who made the decision that I had to stop.

Yes it is damaging, but notvjust too lungs. I am 75 yrars old snd have had bronchiectasis since I was 16. Because of all the airway clearance coughing and clearing my throat for all those years, I have now developed tracheal malacia (tracheal collapse). I now must use a Bi-pap machine each night to improve my condition.

Good question.
I've been thinking about this.
I will try the huff cough and feel pain in my back.
I have osteoporosis and scoliosis.
Definitely don't need more pain.
Same with airway clearance.
I have to remind myself to slow down and not to exhale so hard.