Hiya,
I saw my respiratory nurse 2 days ago. I was told that my oxygen level was borderline , 90% ,so was very nearly referred to the oxygen nurse but she decided to let me try blowing into a bottle of water and "huffing" to bring the gunge up. I must say, so far that my chest feels clearer,not sure of O2 level will find out in 8 weeks if all goes well.
Does anyone here do this therapy? If so how are you getting on with it and is it beneficial?
Kind regards.
Gray.
I don't but will give it a go ASAP, I've got some nice paper straws in the cupboard too 👍 I'd forgotten about that so thank you for the reminder Gray. P
Deep breath, blow all of your air out into the water 3 times then "Huff". Repeat twice more. There must be clearer info for you to read some where as I'm not too good at giving out info. Spit pot and tissues at the ready though. Such a charming conversation😂
Good luck.
Hi Grayjay, I was doing the Huff today as I too have had a bad chest infection all this week, we all have different methods told & demonstrated by Rehab Resp. Nurses. I use my Ventolin with spacer to get my Breathing going to Inhale for as long as you can then and blow slowly through pierced lips long and deep three times to start the gunge being released from deep down. never heard of a straw being used ? Anyway , I feel lots better to get some of it up, till next time. No Need to be embarrassed with our condition. Our lovely Forum friends here will tell you the same. Best Wishes. Carolina xxx
You're right, no need for embarrassment - whole point of forum is that we feel comfottable saying any of the things that could feel awkward when speaking to our family and friends (though some of them can be excellent, but there's no beating talking to people who are in the same boat.)
I used to use the bottle and straw method but found keeping a straw and bottle of water messy after a while. (Usual when travelling I'd end up drinking the water). So I splashed out on a Aerosure Medic which was expensive but does the job and is tidy.
Thanks Don - Rhymer
I will be doing this just until I see the nurse again in about 8 weeks, and will take it from there. Hopefully things will improve, if not I'll look at different methods.
Thanks for your input.👍
I do bubblepep to clear the gunge since I have bronchiectasis. Make sure you use a wide straw, I got mine from IKEA. It is used with children at GOSH and it suits me better then the Active Cycle of Breathing which the physio taught me.
Thanks Jacmidlands, I dropped lucky and was given a bottle and the wide tubing with a bit to spare by the nurse. So happy days, Not!!!😂 cheers.
Always better to clear the mucus.
Hello Grayjay
Yes something similar..it is part of my breathing exercises.
I have to inhale and exhale 5 times then inhale and huff.
The blowing bubbles is to develop my lung capacity but I find that hard.
There is even a toy you can buy, you blow in it and push the ball up and down. The physio recommended one of those.
You will find some useful videos on youtube.
Take care.
Why not try a flutter device to get mucus up, it works for me and easier than carrying a bottle of water around to huff into.
Hi.
I was given mine by chest physio, but you should be able to get one on prescription from your GP as it is an aid to keeping your chest clear.
You can purchase on Amazon and other sites but I would try GP first.
Not heard of this one before. I will try it. I use the flutterball and aquapella at the moment.
Good luck
Dan
Are you talking about the bubble pep? If so
gosh.nhs.uk/medical-informa...
You an get the flutte or acapella choice on prescription but finding a GP who knows this is sometimes problematic. If you buy one of these peps, make sure you get the medical VAT exemption off it.
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