Should the nebulizer cup still contain saline after 18 minutes of nebu

Posted by bearsmom91 @bearsmom91, 6 days ago

I am wondering if it's normal to have residual saline solution left in the nebulizer cup after 18 minutes of nebulizing? I first nebulize albuterol for 12 minutes and then switch to saline solution for 18 minutes. I use both during the time I use my percussion vest for 30 minutes. Thank you!

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blm1007blm1007 | @blm1007blm1007 | 1 day ago

In reply to @amap2025 "how do you get to 10 minutes of nebbing saline????" + (show)

@amap2025 First I believe in time with doing all we need to do such as the nebulizing we find what we need to change or do what would help with the time devoted to all.
Regarding the nebulizing time there can be different factors for each of us as to how someone would get down to just 10 minutes. One way is deep breathing in with each breath while nebulizing and as well if one is breathing in the saline on a continuous flow of the saline.
Others may add to my two thoughts.
I believe we all are, in the beginning, trying to figure out how to get the time element down with regard to nebulizing and our needed program to help ourself to clear the mucus and stay healthy.
Barbara