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[blindhearted]

I have had this before too. Specially since starting hypertonic saline. Sometimes I feel the vibrations on my chest from it. But the sound will drive me crazy when I'm trying to sleep. Have you tried huffing? or something extra like the flutter or acapella? Sometimes like you, I just cant get it to move, no matter what I do. Sometimes taking a warm/hot shower and breathe deeply (or singing) will make it move and get out. Also try drinking more (I need to follow my own advice here I am the worlds worse for not drinking enough) to stay hydrated it makes it easier to come out.

 

[JustDucky]

Oooh, that does drive me crazy! I can actually point to the area where the mucus is stuck and yes, it is uncomfortable. Since I am on a vent, I can't do some of the breathing exercises, I just do nebs and try to dislodge it with the vest. Doesn't work all of the time, but sometimes I get lucky. When I get many of these plugs, it really gets uncomforatable, time for IV's as nothing moves then no matter what I do. Sure enough, when the docs do cultures, my colonies are ridiculously high and all of the bugs show up. My lungs at this point sound like a washing machine!!! I hope you feel better...I will be thinking of you. Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[JustDucky]

Oooh, that does drive me crazy! I can actually point to the area where the mucus is stuck and yes, it is uncomfortable. Since I am on a vent, I can't do some of the breathing exercises, I just do nebs and try to dislodge it with the vest. Doesn't work all of the time, but sometimes I get lucky. When I get many of these plugs, it really gets uncomforatable, time for IV's as nothing moves then no matter what I do. Sure enough, when the docs do cultures, my colonies are ridiculously high and all of the bugs show up. My lungs at this point sound like a washing machine!!! I hope you feel better...I will be thinking of you. Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[JustDucky]

Oooh, that does drive me crazy! I can actually point to the area where the mucus is stuck and yes, it is uncomfortable. Since I am on a vent, I can't do some of the breathing exercises, I just do nebs and try to dislodge it with the vest. Doesn't work all of the time, but sometimes I get lucky. When I get many of these plugs, it really gets uncomforatable, time for IV's as nothing moves then no matter what I do. Sure enough, when the docs do cultures, my colonies are ridiculously high and all of the bugs show up. My lungs at this point sound like a washing machine!!! I hope you feel better...I will be thinking of you. Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">