Hey nmr8177,Ok, let me tell you a story of my hospital history lol. The first time I was ever hospitalized was when I was 16. I went in because my PFT's were low, and my x-rays showed infection or blockage. At this time in my life, I was trying to be "normal" and didn't really do any of my meds. I was not active, never have been or will be lol. So anyway, my PFT's were mainly caused by the infection, so I went in the hospital. While in there, like every hospital, I did everything 4 times a day, nebs, CPT/Vest, and then the IV's on whatever time schedule they were on. So after 2 weeks of that, my PFT's had gone from low 60's to high 80's and 90's. The hospital also introduced me to the vest, and with my luck, I've had it ver since.A couple years went by, and after my first year in college, I had to go in again. My PFT's were only slightly lower than my norm, and I had no other signs of being sick...except that dang x-ray. So I go in again, for a week, then go on home IVs for a week. I went back for a followup, and the Dr. wanted me to keep doing more IV's for another week...then another...then another. So I was on them for 5 weeks total. My PFT's showed maybe a 2 point increase, and my x-ray looked better. The last time I was in there was this past summer, and it was for the same exact reason...the unfortunate x-ray. Even after 2 weeks of doing all that extra stuff, my PFT's hardly increased at all, and the x-ray showed I was doing better.So, all in all, I've only been in those 3 times, but I will probably go in again this summer for the same thing. But hey, going in only once every year, when it's not during school, is okay with me. It helps me maintain by PFT's at my full potential. I want to say that majority of people who go on IVs have an infection and/or low PFT's, but every case is different. All of our bodies are different. But if you feel lik eyour PFT's are lower than what they should be, you might want to really look into why they are that way. Since you're not doing any physio therapy or much exercise lately, you might have blockage, and going into the hospital would really help out. They'll do all the percussions for you and you'll do the vest and really get that junk moving. I personally hate the vest, but it works for me, and it's ashame you don't still have it. Pulmozyme, which I'm sure you know, is basically just a mucus thinner. Of course that can really help you out because if that's all you're usually on medicine-wise, then its helping to thin the mucus and make it not so thick to cause blockage. Although you should definitely look into something else to combine with it. Since you want to try other things first, and even though I'm no health expert, I'd just try doing an activity that helps you to cough. Like running, swimming, walking even. I know that when you go into the hospital, their physical therapy for you consists of the treadmill or the bike for 20 mins. Anything you can do can help you out. as long as you're not just sitting there. But who am I to tell you not to just sit...that's all I ever do. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">