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Unable to produce sputum
I have asthma, bronchiectasis , mild emphysema, and undetermined Mac. I cannot produce a sputum sample. I nebulize levabuterol and saline 3%. I have a...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: Feb 13 11:23am
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Should I worry if I can’t bring up mucus every day when doing ACT?
I do the compression vest, nebulizer 7% saline 2x a day and postural drainage 1x a day. Some days I am able to clear a...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: May 6, 2023
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Volara-phobia
I have BE and MAC and have some difficulty coughing up sputum. Until recently I was using a percussion vest but stopped after it became...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: Sep 29 2:26pm
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resentment about restrictions and effort for managing BE
How do you cope with resentment about the lifestyle modifications BE imposes? If I felt healthy, it would help mitigate my resentment. But I do...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: 2 days ago
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He cant stop coughing.
My husband cant get rid of this cough and it is really draining him. He has tried nebulizing w sodium and then wearing the vest....
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: Feb 16 7:44pm
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Remission
Several months ago I reported going into remission from obvious symptoms of MAC and BRONCH. It’s been months since I last nebulized, even longer since...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: Apr 19, 2023
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Tight chest and chest pain
The last few days I experience chest pain and tight chest. I decreased the intensity of my airway clearance- stopped using a vest and switched...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: Aug 4 8:05am
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Smartvest (2) & wrap (1) Free too large for me.
I guessed at the size when 1st ordered the Smart Vest. I was sent a Large which was too large. Then I was sent medium...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: May 14, 2024
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Budesonide nabulizing
Good morning. My pulmonologist changed albuterol to levalbuterol inhaler because of heart palpitations and high pulse. I must say it helps to certain degree. She...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: May 17 6:50am
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Airway clearance after abdominal surgery
First of all, thank you for all the ports and information in this group. I've been loitering for several months and have really gained valuable...
Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis
Last active: Oct 12, 2024