Trouble getting 3% Sodium Chloride

Posted by fdixon63 @fdixon63, Feb 24 8:16pm

Has anyone had problem getting Sod Chloride 3% nebulizing solution? I live in Alabama. I went to four pharmacies (Walmart, CVS, Walgreen's and one independent one) and none are able to get it. My insurance mail order source first said they could get it but then said no, it's on back order and no idea how long it will be before it's available. I searched Amazon and no luck. My doctor and CRNP are hearing from me daily. The insurance mail order folks want the doc to submit an alternative but so far that has not happened. I have enough for about a week. Then what? Any suggestions will be appreciated.

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Arlo | @equanimous | Feb 28 9:46am

Amazon

williamallen | @williamallen | Feb 28 1:43pm

I use 7% saline and it has been much better at getting mucus up than any other stuff with no side effects-
Six months ago I had pneumonia and was on a walker--- now I am doing three miles a day on a treadmill
and I am 95 as of December 18,
I have been diagnosed with MAC and Bronchiectasis but am doing pretty well
BILL ALLEN
Longboat Key
Fl

fdixon63 | @fdixon63 | Feb 28 3:07pm

Wow Bill. Awesome story. Keep it up--it's working for you.

williamallen | @williamallen | Mar 1 11:49am

In reply to @fdixon63 "Wow Bill. Awesome story. Keep it up--it's working for you." + (show)

Thanks so much for your reply--yesterday I walked 4 miles on the treadmill which is the longest so far.I wish I could play tennis but that is not going to happen.I did play singles till I was 91

Regards

BILL ALLEN
Longboat Key
Florida

sweethighland | @sweethighland | Mar 1 4:06pm

In reply to @williamallen "I use 7% saline and it has been much better at getting mucus up than any..." + (show)

Wow!!!!! Very inspiring! Have you been treated for MAC? What other bacteria did you have? Thank you for sharing Bill. I cannot tolerate 7%, do you use Albuterol before saline?

williamallen | @williamallen | Mar 3 2:35pm

In reply to @sweethighland "Wow!!!!! Very inspiring! Have you been treated for MAC? What other bacteria did you have? Thank..." + (show)

I chose not to be treated for MAC since I read a lot about the side effects being as bad or worse than the disease.
I was using alberterol but read that the saline 7% was better so I tried it and it was.
I do not have a cough but the saline makes me cough and it get the mucus up and out
Thanks for your notes

BILL ALLEN
Longboat Key Fl
941-383-5163