Question for those who use Hypertonic Saline

[NoExcuses]

So the goal of HTS isn't necessarily to make you cough.... but rather to hydrate your airways.

So although 7% will probably do a better job hydrating, keep in mind that the sign of effectiveness isn't necessarily the coughing at the time of administration. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> getting up more gunk later is a great sign, however <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[NoExcuses]

So the goal of HTS isn't necessarily to make you cough.... but rather to hydrate your airways.

So although 7% will probably do a better job hydrating, keep in mind that the sign of effectiveness isn't necessarily the coughing at the time of administration. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> getting up more gunk later is a great sign, however <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[NoExcuses]

So the goal of HTS isn't necessarily to make you cough.... but rather to hydrate your airways.

So although 7% will probably do a better job hydrating, keep in mind that the sign of effectiveness isn't necessarily the coughing at the time of administration. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> getting up more gunk later is a great sign, however <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[NoExcuses]

So the goal of HTS isn't necessarily to make you cough.... but rather to hydrate your airways.

So although 7% will probably do a better job hydrating, keep in mind that the sign of effectiveness isn't necessarily the coughing at the time of administration. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> getting up more gunk later is a great sign, however <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[NoExcuses]

So the goal of HTS isn't necessarily to make you cough.... but rather to hydrate your airways.
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<br />So although 7% will probably do a better job hydrating, keep in mind that the sign of effectiveness isn't necessarily the coughing at the time of administration. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> getting up more gunk later is a great sign, however <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[CaliSally]

I don't really cough until later. I do my treatment in the am & I don't cough until I lay down in bed at night.

 

[CaliSally]

I don't really cough until later. I do my treatment in the am & I don't cough until I lay down in bed at night.

 

[CaliSally]

I don't really cough until later. I do my treatment in the am & I don't cough until I lay down in bed at night.

 

[CaliSally]

I don't really cough until later. I do my treatment in the am & I don't cough until I lay down in bed at night.

 

[CaliSally]

I don't really cough until later. I do my treatment in the am & I don't cough until I lay down in bed at night.

 

[Alyssa]

Ditto to NoExcuses -- many people misunderstand the purpose of using hypertonic saline...... most doctors are happy with the added bonus of coughing up extra crap, <b>but the main idea behind doing saline treatments is to get that layer of slippery stuff to the lining of the lungs -- this enables the cilia in the lungs to do their job of moving mucus up and out of the lungs.</b> Not everyone coughs during or after saline treatments - it doesn't mean you are not getting the benefit of the hypertonic saline.

If you just started doing saline, the doctor may have intentionally started you out at the 3% just to make sure you tolerate the treatment well.... after a month or more he/she may have plans to move you to the recommended 7%. Some people find when they start out with the 7% they cough too much, but ramping up to it works better.

 

[Alyssa]

Ditto to NoExcuses -- many people misunderstand the purpose of using hypertonic saline...... most doctors are happy with the added bonus of coughing up extra crap, <b>but the main idea behind doing saline treatments is to get that layer of slippery stuff to the lining of the lungs -- this enables the cilia in the lungs to do their job of moving mucus up and out of the lungs.</b> Not everyone coughs during or after saline treatments - it doesn't mean you are not getting the benefit of the hypertonic saline.

If you just started doing saline, the doctor may have intentionally started you out at the 3% just to make sure you tolerate the treatment well.... after a month or more he/she may have plans to move you to the recommended 7%. Some people find when they start out with the 7% they cough too much, but ramping up to it works better.

 

[Alyssa]

Ditto to NoExcuses -- many people misunderstand the purpose of using hypertonic saline...... most doctors are happy with the added bonus of coughing up extra crap, <b>but the main idea behind doing saline treatments is to get that layer of slippery stuff to the lining of the lungs -- this enables the cilia in the lungs to do their job of moving mucus up and out of the lungs.</b> Not everyone coughs during or after saline treatments - it doesn't mean you are not getting the benefit of the hypertonic saline.

If you just started doing saline, the doctor may have intentionally started you out at the 3% just to make sure you tolerate the treatment well.... after a month or more he/she may have plans to move you to the recommended 7%. Some people find when they start out with the 7% they cough too much, but ramping up to it works better.

 

[Alyssa]

Ditto to NoExcuses -- many people misunderstand the purpose of using hypertonic saline...... most doctors are happy with the added bonus of coughing up extra crap, <b>but the main idea behind doing saline treatments is to get that layer of slippery stuff to the lining of the lungs -- this enables the cilia in the lungs to do their job of moving mucus up and out of the lungs.</b> Not everyone coughs during or after saline treatments - it doesn't mean you are not getting the benefit of the hypertonic saline.

If you just started doing saline, the doctor may have intentionally started you out at the 3% just to make sure you tolerate the treatment well.... after a month or more he/she may have plans to move you to the recommended 7%. Some people find when they start out with the 7% they cough too much, but ramping up to it works better.

 

[Alyssa]

Ditto to NoExcuses -- many people misunderstand the purpose of using hypertonic saline...... most doctors are happy with the added bonus of coughing up extra crap, <b>but the main idea behind doing saline treatments is to get that layer of slippery stuff to the lining of the lungs -- this enables the cilia in the lungs to do their job of moving mucus up and out of the lungs.</b> Not everyone coughs during or after saline treatments - it doesn't mean you are not getting the benefit of the hypertonic saline.
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<br />If you just started doing saline, the doctor may have intentionally started you out at the 3% just to make sure you tolerate the treatment well.... after a month or more he/she may have plans to move you to the recommended 7%. Some people find when they start out with the 7% they cough too much, but ramping up to it works better.

 

[bittyhorse23]

The 3% doesn't make me cough that much when I am using it. I can get stuff up when I use that with my vest and then accapella afterwards. I have tried the 7% and I coughed SO MUCH during the treatments it was pointless to even use it. I couldn't inhale enough in my lungs.

As long as you are getting stuff up and feel good I would go out on a limb and say it is working <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

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[bittyhorse23]

The 3% doesn't make me cough that much when I am using it. I can get stuff up when I use that with my vest and then accapella afterwards. I have tried the 7% and I coughed SO MUCH during the treatments it was pointless to even use it. I couldn't inhale enough in my lungs.

As long as you are getting stuff up and feel good I would go out on a limb and say it is working <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

 

[bittyhorse23]

The 3% doesn't make me cough that much when I am using it. I can get stuff up when I use that with my vest and then accapella afterwards. I have tried the 7% and I coughed SO MUCH during the treatments it was pointless to even use it. I couldn't inhale enough in my lungs.

As long as you are getting stuff up and feel good I would go out on a limb and say it is working <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

 

[bittyhorse23]

The 3% doesn't make me cough that much when I am using it. I can get stuff up when I use that with my vest and then accapella afterwards. I have tried the 7% and I coughed SO MUCH during the treatments it was pointless to even use it. I couldn't inhale enough in my lungs.

As long as you are getting stuff up and feel good I would go out on a limb and say it is working <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

 

[bittyhorse23]

The 3% doesn't make me cough that much when I am using it. I can get stuff up when I use that with my vest and then accapella afterwards. I have tried the 7% and I coughed SO MUCH during the treatments it was pointless to even use it. I couldn't inhale enough in my lungs.
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<br />As long as you are getting stuff up and feel good I would go out on a limb and say it is working <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
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