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I have been to the doctors today she has given me saline nebs to try ,do i put the neb in on there own in the chamber or mix it with the salbutamol thankk you

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Poppin

Our matron says you can use them on their own, as and when required. Hope that helps

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newlands

Yes thanks for your answer

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jandan

Either depends on whether you have the time because it obviously takes a bit longer with both. The Saline though can be used even when you don't need the sal if you are congested

Janet

Either or - you can use them alone to loosen the congestion. All as Jan says.

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newlands in reply to

thanks Chris xx

My husband uses them on their own and finds them quite helpful hope they help you too Tad x x

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thank you xx

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suspan

Ive just been given them today as well although I had to ask for them after doing abit of research. First time brill, killed me coughing tho second time not as good but I do feel more lubricated!! Keep smiling ;-)

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Thank you xx

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what is the purpose of saline nebs please ?

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They help me cough up any mucus, I had them in hospital but my gp reluctant to give me them,, don't know why, but managed to persuade a new doctor to prescibe some a few weeks ago I find them very useful

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cofdrop-UK

Hi newlands

I know in hospital they often give both together but this is for speed. It is best to use your salbutamol first separately to open your tubes, followed by your saline. Especially so if using hypertonic.

Love cx

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newlands

thank you

Thanks all....very informative . Love this site and its lovely people.

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Keithburnett

Hi guys I use the salbutamol nebuliser first then the 0.9% saline nebuliser between space I seem to bring mor phlegm up

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