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Sputum sample with mild Bronchiectasis and only occasional dry cough

Posted by annalaine @annalaine, Jun 18 1:28pm

For those with mild Bronchiectasis and only an occasional dry cough -any tips on getting a a sputum sample? My doctor never mentioned trying a nebulizer with saline. Is that something you can do on your own? I know there is the huff breathing technique but I have trouble tolerating that. Maybe if a practice a little at a time, I can build a tolerance. Any supplements that help? Postural drainage?

Thanks

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annalaine | @annalaine | Jun 21 9:50am
In reply to @4712fridgie "Unable to produce sputum - Any advice? I have recently been diagnosed with bronchiectasis and AFB..." + (show)
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Unable to produce sputum - Any advice?
I have recently been diagnosed with bronchiectasis and AFB but dont have symtoms. However, my pulmonologist prescribed a nebulizer with albuterol and 7 % sodium (which I figured out how to get without charge through my hospital pharmacy who knew how to code for medicare) once a day. I just started the Big 3. No matter how I try I cannot expectoraate sputum (my huff cough produces no resultes - mucous only goes as far as my throat). My ID doc sent me to the hospital for 3 days of sputum samples - again no luck producing sputum. Is there another way to collect sputum to culture to determine if my AFB is positive or negative or do I just keep taking the Big 3 for a year ad hope for the best? I see my ID in a month. Many thanks for your thoughts

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@4712fridgie
It is definitely frustrating needing a sample and trying hard with no results. I am still looking for my solution as well. Best of luck.

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ssk999 | @ssk999 | Jun 21 1:46pm
In reply to @annalaine "@ssk999 With the Amazon saline, is there anything to look out for? I order a lot..." + (show)
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@ssk999
With the Amazon saline, is there anything to look out for? I order a lot on Amazon but try to careful with supplements and things like that. Thanks.

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@annalaine 7 per cent base laboratories is fine. Nothing to worry about it is just saline.

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