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Does anyone inhale a saline solution using an aerobic and nebulizer.
My doctor at National Jewish prescribed a daily routine of inhaling a 7% saline solution using an aerobika flutter device and a nebulizer in order to clear my lungs of mucus. I was wondering if anyone else was doing this and how it was affecting them.
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Hi Dee, my doctor at Mayo also recently prescribed a daily routine of a 7% saline solution using a nebulizer. I have not started the treatment because I am waiting to hear if I need to use my inhaler before the treatments as indicated in the instructions. Do you use an inhaler prior to your treatments? How effective are you finding the saline treatments in helping you expel mucus? Take care and I look forward to your experiences with this treatment.
BronchoNTM
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My pulmo has given me hypertonic saline 7% I think its wonderful stuff. I do mine twice a day one in morning after the brovana and one in afternoon either itself or after if I need a treatment of levelalbuterol. I have never used it with the aerobika but I do think the aerobika is the best air way clearance of all the others. I do have the vest airway clearance system but my own experiences I really didn't see where it helped.
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Dee,
My doctor prescribed this treatment for me, using a nebulizer, too when I was having too many exacerbations too often. I tried it for a while, but the 7% solution was way too strong for my lungs and it made me cough a whole lot more and wore me out (tiredness). So, he suggested I use 1/2 distilled water and 1/2 saline (7%). That was milder and I was able to easily tolerate it a lot better. I have to confess that I gave it up after a month or so, however, as my cough and phlegm production did not seem to change much overall. I know that it helps some people, however, so it may be worth a try. When I used it I did it twice per day, morning and evening. I hope this helps.
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Thank you for your response on your experience. I actually have been using it for two years. I find it works great to clear my lungs but not sure of the effect it might be having on my throat. I also am supposed to be using it twice a day but only do it once, because it is too exhausting.
Just got back from Denver, NJH and Dr. Kasperbauer recommended I use nebulizer with Aerobica 2xs a day. Still waiting for supplies. Will let you know if it helps.
Donna
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Can you explain why he said to use aerobika with the neb? I have one but never used the neb with it but seen in the book that you can.
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Airway clearance effectiveness varies from individual to individual
Saline nebulizers do work for many to bring up mucous; The combo off nebulizers w aerobica or flutter works for many patients.
Additionally, guaffesin/ mucinex upon rising and in pm has worked for me.
You may not c obvious results w the vest; however, the movement of the mucous within the airways will lessen the chance of growth within these areas.
It is trial and error for so many patients.
Try for a few weeks or more to determine which is most effective for you in terms of expectorating sputum, overall energy.
All the best
I have been using the saline with the nebulizer and aerobika for 6 months. I also use albuterol in the solution. It has made so much difference in being able to expel the sputum that I am sure I will be using it for the rest of my life.
That's great to hear, KC. So nice when you find something that really works well!
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