Saline 7% too much of a good thing?

Posted by kgggg @kgggg, Apr 4 5:24pm

Right now I am on Saline 7% 2X a day. Works extremely well. Welcome any thoughts about using 3X per day to further reduce the favorable environment for bacterial and other growth?

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My pulmonologist saysvusevit 3-4 times a day.

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Your disease state might dictate how often you use it?

With bronchiectasis minimum twice a day I’ve been advised. If you find you’re coughing in between sessions or at night, then consider a third. I am not aware of any adverse side effects. Other than a time sink or maybe not?!

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Thank you. I’ve been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis w scant pseudo. I was using 7% three times and cut back to two I have no real symptoms except some yellow after nebulizing.

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Can I ask what brand are you using for saline?
My doctor prescribed me sodium chloride solution 7%, is it the same thing?

Thanks a lot,

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7% sodium chloride. Mine is from Walgreens. Brand names made different, but the formulation should be consistent.

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