Re: Re: hypertonic vs hypotonic saline nebs

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Thanks MJ! I will file that tidbit in my " it worked for MJ " files for later use.

Somehow we wind up pulling a LOT of those tidbits out when h needs them ;0)

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Re: which bronchodilators do you all recommend?

Hypertonic saline is a more concentrated form of saline. Normal saline is 0.9%.

I've tried up to 5% but believe some people with CF have used 7%. I, personally

found the hypertonic saline to be very irritating and it caused more congestion.

I'm a huge fan of hypotonic saline though. Hypotonic, or half saline, is 0.45%

and has worked wonderfully for me, post trach (didn't know about it until then).

My daily regiment is

            DuoNeb: 2x/day

or q4hrs PRN

            Pulmicort:

2x/day (.5mg/2ml)

            Pulmozyme:

2x/day

            Saline:  as needed for nebs

            Tobi:

2x/day (14 day cycles)

While I'm aware Pulmicort can cause bone density issues, for me, the importance

of lung health surpasses the possibility of my already weak bones from becoming

weaker (I'm almost 21 and have yet to officially break any bones).

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Re: which bronchodilators do you all recommend?

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Sat Sep 6, 2008 10:19 pm (PDT)

What are hypertonic saline nebs?