A Question about Nebulisers.

[hallentine47]

I cannot use nebulisers containing saline solutions as it actually reduces my lung capacity by 25%. I have mild Emphysema & severe COPD. Has anyone used a water solution in a nebuliser? Our Doctors have not hear of this but the chemist has suggested it as an alternative. And if saline hinders my breathing what about the use of a salt lamp? Any one out there please have any advise?

[jimmyg23]

Hi have never heard of any other water solution I used ventolin plus saline in my nebuliser for four years and then the respiratory nurse told me not use saline any more you only use it if get infection along with ventolin

[hallentine47 in reply to jimmyg23]

Thanks jimmyg23. The nurse refuses to let me have a nebuliser and tells me that using the -inhaler with a spacer is just as efficient! I just wanted something to ease and help remove the enormous amount of mucus that makes my life so miserable. I have done two rehabs and I take mucadyne and use a Flutter but still suffer an on going battle with the Mucus.

[CornishBrian]

I presume you mean the sterile water capsules as no other water can be used. I've used both saline and sterile water before but now just use saline.

[hallentine47 in reply to CornishBrian]

Thanks CornishBrian--yes the sterile water capsules. The Doc knows nothing about it and I have tried for days to get through to Heavitree Physio to discuss but without success. If I cannot use saline how would my salt lamp be effecting me? And even walk by the sea?