Mucus blaster

[Southp]

Hi all just want a bit of advice what is the best thing to get to shift mucus tried a few things but not working any advice would be welcome thanks guys

[mnonchan]

Hello Southp, mucus is also my big problem. I try to drink as much as I can, when someone is around I sometimes ask to pat my back for a while , it depends on where the mucus is but seems help sometimes, I take med like carbicidteine and also use neblizer a few times a day. I do breathing excercise to get rid of mucus too and I can’t walk much but doing some stretch on bed also seems like helping . But it really depends on the day. Hope you find some good way to get mucus out and feel better .

[Southp in reply to mnonchan]

Hi thanks for replying I'm also on carbicidreine but doesn't help gonna try that huffing method I've just watched on u tube sorry for messaging so late I'm usually up all night most nights

[inhaler1]

Have ou tried the flutter device.? I use it and find it very effective in getting mucus up.

Got mine from chest Physio But your GP can prescribe.

[Southp in reply to inhaler1]

Thanks I'll have a look at getting one of those

[SilverLady17 in reply to inhaler1]

Could you tell me what a flutter device is please, as in have the same problem. Thanks

[Jacmidlands in reply to SilverLady17]

Ask your GP for an Acapella device and they should prescribe one for you. I get on better with mine since I wasn’t very good at the Active Cycle of Breathing which the physio taught me. Everyone is different though, but it is important to clear your lungs of mucus as much as possible.

[SilverLady17 in reply to Jacmidlands]

Thank you, I will do that x

[Southp in reply to Jacmidlands]

What's a acapella device jac I'm interested in one of those

[inhaler1 in reply to SilverLady17]

Hope the reply from ja Midlands explained what a flutter device is.

Your GP should prescribe one as it has helped me a lot with mucus extraction.

[megshafer]

Hi Southp...I do not have mucus problems, but I have heard salt inhalers are helpful, there are very wise person's on here that will have great advice.

Take good care

Meg💕💕

[miaomiao]

I think that an Acapella is help you. It is important to clear your lungs of mucus as much as possible.

[Jacmidlands]

An acapella device is a small, hand held, plastic contraption which you breathe into against a slight resistance. The air vibrates and somehow that helps the mucus to come up. Then you do a bit of huffing and coughing to get the mucus out. Takes a bit of getting used to but it works for me and my bronchiectasis.

[Southp in reply to Jacmidlands]

Thanks for the advice jac gonna see if I can get one I'd rather do that then take medicine for it much appreciated