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    Air Purifier

    I don't know about the recommended or researched ones for CF patients (although i'd love to know if there are as well) but we are currently using Therapures throughout our home. We have smaller ones for the bedrooms (3) and a larger one for the living area where we do all treatments and...
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    Air Purifier

    I don't know about the recommended or researched ones for CF patients (although i'd love to know if there are as well) but we are currently using Therapures throughout our home. We have smaller ones for the bedrooms (3) and a larger one for the living area where we do all treatments and...
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    What to make of results?

    Since we're transferring Parker's care over to a Pediatrician from a family doctor i've been going through his medical records which also include all records from Clinic Appts. At his last appointment he had baselines done on xrays and sputum. The results are as follows: Sputum Cx: Rare...
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    What to make of results?

    Since we're transferring Parker's care over to a Pediatrician from a family doctor i've been going through his medical records which also include all records from Clinic Appts. At his last appointment he had baselines done on xrays and sputum. The results are as follows: Sputum Cx: Rare...
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    What to make of results?

    Since we're transferring Parker's care over to a Pediatrician from a family doctor i've been going through his medical records which also include all records from Clinic Appts. At his last appointment he had baselines done on xrays and sputum. The results are as follows: <br /> <br />Sputum Cx...
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    Heterozygous Df508?

    What is the difference between Homozygous Df508 and Heterozygous Df508? I just found out today via medical records that Parker has Heterozygous. Is one mutation more lung/breathing issues while the other is more digestive issues? TIA Everyone! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"...
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    Heterozygous Df508?

    What is the difference between Homozygous Df508 and Heterozygous Df508? I just found out today via medical records that Parker has Heterozygous. Is one mutation more lung/breathing issues while the other is more digestive issues? TIA Everyone! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"...
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    Heterozygous Df508?

    What is the difference between Homozygous Df508 and Heterozygous Df508? I just found out today via medical records that Parker has Heterozygous. Is one mutation more lung/breathing issues while the other is more digestive issues? <br /> <br />TIA Everyone! <img...
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    When to do the Neb Treatment (our current schedule listed)

    <div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ratatosk</b></i> Ewwwwwww! The nose frida totally grossed me out. Got the gag reflex going..... Cringe!</end quote></div> ROFL!! It grossed me out at first too but it really does work so much better <img...
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    When to do the Neb Treatment (our current schedule listed)

    <div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ratatosk</b></i> Ewwwwwww! The nose frida totally grossed me out. Got the gag reflex going..... Cringe!</end quote> ROFL!! It grossed me out at first too but it really does work so much better <img...
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    When to do the Neb Treatment (our current schedule listed)

    <div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ratatosk</b></i> <br /> <br />Ewwwwwww! The nose frida totally grossed me out. Got the gag reflex going..... Cringe!</end quote> <br /> <br />ROFL!! It grossed me out at first too but it really does work so much better <img...
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    When to do the Neb Treatment (our current schedule listed)

    <div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LouLou</b></i> You can give it a try with the Pulmozyme in the evening. If he coughs during the night then you'll want to pull the Pulmozyme back earlier in the day. Many adults can't handle doing Pulmo in their evening regimen...
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    When to do the Neb Treatment (our current schedule listed)

    <div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LouLou</b></i> You can give it a try with the Pulmozyme in the evening. If he coughs during the night then you'll want to pull the Pulmozyme back earlier in the day. Many adults can't handle doing Pulmo in their evening regimen...
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    When to do the Neb Treatment (our current schedule listed)

    <div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>LouLou</b></i> <br /> <br />You can give it a try with the Pulmozyme in the evening. If he coughs during the night then you'll want to pull the Pulmozyme back earlier in the day. Many adults can't handle doing Pulmo in their evening...
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    When to do the Neb Treatment (our current schedule listed)

    <div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>martysmom</b></i> If it were me and we used your treatment schedule, I would move the Pulmozyme to the night time right after the saline mist. It won't add much time onto it. Hope this helps and Happy New Year!! <img src=""></end...
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    When to do the Neb Treatment (our current schedule listed)

    <div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>martysmom</b></i> If it were me and we used your treatment schedule, I would move the Pulmozyme to the night time right after the saline mist. It won't add much time onto it. Hope this helps and Happy New Year!! <img src=""></end...
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    When to do the Neb Treatment (our current schedule listed)

    <div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>martysmom</b></i> <br />If it were me and we used your treatment schedule, I would move the Pulmozyme to the night time right after the saline mist. It won't add much time onto it. Hope this helps and Happy New Year!! <img...
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    When to do the Neb Treatment (our current schedule listed)

    Since it is the weekend/holidays we're unable to call our Clinic to see what they say about this but i thought maybe someone here may know. Parker recently started on Pulmozyme and we were told to do his Albuterol BEFORE doing the Nebulizer w/Pulmo. My question is this - what if he does the 2...
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    When to do the Neb Treatment (our current schedule listed)

    Since it is the weekend/holidays we're unable to call our Clinic to see what they say about this but i thought maybe someone here may know. Parker recently started on Pulmozyme and we were told to do his Albuterol BEFORE doing the Nebulizer w/Pulmo. My question is this - what if he does the 2...
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    When to do the Neb Treatment (our current schedule listed)

    Since it is the weekend/holidays we're unable to call our Clinic to see what they say about this but i thought maybe someone here may know. <br /> <br />Parker recently started on Pulmozyme and we were told to do his Albuterol BEFORE doing the Nebulizer w/Pulmo. My question is this - what if he...
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