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Shell-shocked here...new to Hypertonic Saline
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Nightwriter
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Hi Dan,
I was so determined to find out why on earth this Hypertonic Saline is taking so long. For one thing, you might be using the wrong nebulizer. The LC Star is for meds that require small particles. Also check the back of your compressor, find out the brand and look at PSI rate is -- how powerful is the motor?
According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation who did the study, they used a Pari Proneb Turbo (a similarly powered or even better compressor can be used) with the Pari LC plus.
The medication is only 4 mls. Most of the good compressors nebulize around .50mls per minute. Nebulizers not as powerful neb about .25mls per minute. I'm not great at math, but if it's taking 30 to 40 minutes, there is something wrong.
I think it takes me about 15 minutes and I use a Pari Trek which is not that powerful. I love H.S. but I'm sure a 7 year old may not appreciate it.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/treatments/therapies/respiratory/hypertonicsaline/">Text</a>
Also, once the nebulizer starts sputtering, stop. The treatment is done.
I was so determined to find out why on earth this Hypertonic Saline is taking so long. For one thing, you might be using the wrong nebulizer. The LC Star is for meds that require small particles. Also check the back of your compressor, find out the brand and look at PSI rate is -- how powerful is the motor?
According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation who did the study, they used a Pari Proneb Turbo (a similarly powered or even better compressor can be used) with the Pari LC plus.
The medication is only 4 mls. Most of the good compressors nebulize around .50mls per minute. Nebulizers not as powerful neb about .25mls per minute. I'm not great at math, but if it's taking 30 to 40 minutes, there is something wrong.
I think it takes me about 15 minutes and I use a Pari Trek which is not that powerful. I love H.S. but I'm sure a 7 year old may not appreciate it.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/treatments/therapies/respiratory/hypertonicsaline/">Text</a>
Also, once the nebulizer starts sputtering, stop. The treatment is done.
Nightwriter
New member
Hi Dan,
I was so determined to find out why on earth this Hypertonic Saline is taking so long. For one thing, you might be using the wrong nebulizer. The LC Star is for meds that require small particles. Also check the back of your compressor, find out the brand and look at PSI rate is -- how powerful is the motor?
According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation who did the study, they used a Pari Proneb Turbo (a similarly powered or even better compressor can be used) with the Pari LC plus.
The medication is only 4 mls. Most of the good compressors nebulize around .50mls per minute. Nebulizers not as powerful neb about .25mls per minute. I'm not great at math, but if it's taking 30 to 40 minutes, there is something wrong.
I think it takes me about 15 minutes and I use a Pari Trek which is not that powerful. I love H.S. but I'm sure a 7 year old may not appreciate it.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/treatments/therapies/respiratory/hypertonicsaline/">Text</a>
Also, once the nebulizer starts sputtering, stop. The treatment is done.
I was so determined to find out why on earth this Hypertonic Saline is taking so long. For one thing, you might be using the wrong nebulizer. The LC Star is for meds that require small particles. Also check the back of your compressor, find out the brand and look at PSI rate is -- how powerful is the motor?
According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation who did the study, they used a Pari Proneb Turbo (a similarly powered or even better compressor can be used) with the Pari LC plus.
The medication is only 4 mls. Most of the good compressors nebulize around .50mls per minute. Nebulizers not as powerful neb about .25mls per minute. I'm not great at math, but if it's taking 30 to 40 minutes, there is something wrong.
I think it takes me about 15 minutes and I use a Pari Trek which is not that powerful. I love H.S. but I'm sure a 7 year old may not appreciate it.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/treatments/therapies/respiratory/hypertonicsaline/">Text</a>
Also, once the nebulizer starts sputtering, stop. The treatment is done.
Nightwriter
New member
Hi Dan,
I was so determined to find out why on earth this Hypertonic Saline is taking so long. For one thing, you might be using the wrong nebulizer. The LC Star is for meds that require small particles. Also check the back of your compressor, find out the brand and look at PSI rate is -- how powerful is the motor?
According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation who did the study, they used a Pari Proneb Turbo (a similarly powered or even better compressor can be used) with the Pari LC plus.
The medication is only 4 mls. Most of the good compressors nebulize around .50mls per minute. Nebulizers not as powerful neb about .25mls per minute. I'm not great at math, but if it's taking 30 to 40 minutes, there is something wrong.
I think it takes me about 15 minutes and I use a Pari Trek which is not that powerful. I love H.S. but I'm sure a 7 year old may not appreciate it.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/treatments/therapies/respiratory/hypertonicsaline/">Text</a>
Also, once the nebulizer starts sputtering, stop. The treatment is done.
I was so determined to find out why on earth this Hypertonic Saline is taking so long. For one thing, you might be using the wrong nebulizer. The LC Star is for meds that require small particles. Also check the back of your compressor, find out the brand and look at PSI rate is -- how powerful is the motor?
According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation who did the study, they used a Pari Proneb Turbo (a similarly powered or even better compressor can be used) with the Pari LC plus.
The medication is only 4 mls. Most of the good compressors nebulize around .50mls per minute. Nebulizers not as powerful neb about .25mls per minute. I'm not great at math, but if it's taking 30 to 40 minutes, there is something wrong.
I think it takes me about 15 minutes and I use a Pari Trek which is not that powerful. I love H.S. but I'm sure a 7 year old may not appreciate it.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/treatments/therapies/respiratory/hypertonicsaline/">Text</a>
Also, once the nebulizer starts sputtering, stop. The treatment is done.
Nightwriter
New member
Hi Dan,
I was so determined to find out why on earth this Hypertonic Saline is taking so long. For one thing, you might be using the wrong nebulizer. The LC Star is for meds that require small particles. Also check the back of your compressor, find out the brand and look at PSI rate is -- how powerful is the motor?
According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation who did the study, they used a Pari Proneb Turbo (a similarly powered or even better compressor can be used) with the Pari LC plus.
The medication is only 4 mls. Most of the good compressors nebulize around .50mls per minute. Nebulizers not as powerful neb about .25mls per minute. I'm not great at math, but if it's taking 30 to 40 minutes, there is something wrong.
I think it takes me about 15 minutes and I use a Pari Trek which is not that powerful. I love H.S. but I'm sure a 7 year old may not appreciate it.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/treatments/therapies/respiratory/hypertonicsaline/">Text</a>
Also, once the nebulizer starts sputtering, stop. The treatment is done.
I was so determined to find out why on earth this Hypertonic Saline is taking so long. For one thing, you might be using the wrong nebulizer. The LC Star is for meds that require small particles. Also check the back of your compressor, find out the brand and look at PSI rate is -- how powerful is the motor?
According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation who did the study, they used a Pari Proneb Turbo (a similarly powered or even better compressor can be used) with the Pari LC plus.
The medication is only 4 mls. Most of the good compressors nebulize around .50mls per minute. Nebulizers not as powerful neb about .25mls per minute. I'm not great at math, but if it's taking 30 to 40 minutes, there is something wrong.
I think it takes me about 15 minutes and I use a Pari Trek which is not that powerful. I love H.S. but I'm sure a 7 year old may not appreciate it.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/treatments/therapies/respiratory/hypertonicsaline/">Text</a>
Also, once the nebulizer starts sputtering, stop. The treatment is done.
Nightwriter
New member
Hi Dan,
<br />
<br />I was so determined to find out why on earth this Hypertonic Saline is taking so long. For one thing, you might be using the wrong nebulizer. The LC Star is for meds that require small particles. Also check the back of your compressor, find out the brand and look at PSI rate is -- how powerful is the motor?
<br />
<br />According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation who did the study, they used a Pari Proneb Turbo (a similarly powered or even better compressor can be used) with the Pari LC plus.
<br />
<br />The medication is only 4 mls. Most of the good compressors nebulize around .50mls per minute. Nebulizers not as powerful neb about .25mls per minute. I'm not great at math, but if it's taking 30 to 40 minutes, there is something wrong.
<br />
<br />I think it takes me about 15 minutes and I use a Pari Trek which is not that powerful. I love H.S. but I'm sure a 7 year old may not appreciate it.
<br />
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/treatments/therapies/respiratory/hypertonicsaline/">Text</a>
<br />
<br />Also, once the nebulizer starts sputtering, stop. The treatment is done.
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />I was so determined to find out why on earth this Hypertonic Saline is taking so long. For one thing, you might be using the wrong nebulizer. The LC Star is for meds that require small particles. Also check the back of your compressor, find out the brand and look at PSI rate is -- how powerful is the motor?
<br />
<br />According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation who did the study, they used a Pari Proneb Turbo (a similarly powered or even better compressor can be used) with the Pari LC plus.
<br />
<br />The medication is only 4 mls. Most of the good compressors nebulize around .50mls per minute. Nebulizers not as powerful neb about .25mls per minute. I'm not great at math, but if it's taking 30 to 40 minutes, there is something wrong.
<br />
<br />I think it takes me about 15 minutes and I use a Pari Trek which is not that powerful. I love H.S. but I'm sure a 7 year old may not appreciate it.
<br />
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/treatments/therapies/respiratory/hypertonicsaline/">Text</a>
<br />
<br />Also, once the nebulizer starts sputtering, stop. The treatment is done.
<br />
<br />
Hello Nightwriter...hope you are online tonight!
Anyhow, thanks so much for your concern. It really helps.
We use a PARI PRONEB Ultra machine. It doesn't say a PSI, but it does show the following characteristics: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1.6A, 98W. Not sure if it's powerful enough, but it's a late model machine, so I'd have to believe that it is.
Very curious about your comment that once the nebulilzer starts sputtering, that the treament is over. I have noticed through the years that when it sputters, that there is still quite a lot of medecine left in the container. Are you sure about this? (of course, I hope you are right! ;-) I would just like to learn more....
Also, we are three days into H.S. treatments, and they definitely run 30 minutes.....booooooo!
Thanks Nightwriter.
Anyhow, thanks so much for your concern. It really helps.
We use a PARI PRONEB Ultra machine. It doesn't say a PSI, but it does show the following characteristics: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1.6A, 98W. Not sure if it's powerful enough, but it's a late model machine, so I'd have to believe that it is.
Very curious about your comment that once the nebulilzer starts sputtering, that the treament is over. I have noticed through the years that when it sputters, that there is still quite a lot of medecine left in the container. Are you sure about this? (of course, I hope you are right! ;-) I would just like to learn more....
Also, we are three days into H.S. treatments, and they definitely run 30 minutes.....booooooo!
Thanks Nightwriter.
Hello Nightwriter...hope you are online tonight!
Anyhow, thanks so much for your concern. It really helps.
We use a PARI PRONEB Ultra machine. It doesn't say a PSI, but it does show the following characteristics: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1.6A, 98W. Not sure if it's powerful enough, but it's a late model machine, so I'd have to believe that it is.
Very curious about your comment that once the nebulilzer starts sputtering, that the treament is over. I have noticed through the years that when it sputters, that there is still quite a lot of medecine left in the container. Are you sure about this? (of course, I hope you are right! ;-) I would just like to learn more....
Also, we are three days into H.S. treatments, and they definitely run 30 minutes.....booooooo!
Thanks Nightwriter.
Anyhow, thanks so much for your concern. It really helps.
We use a PARI PRONEB Ultra machine. It doesn't say a PSI, but it does show the following characteristics: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1.6A, 98W. Not sure if it's powerful enough, but it's a late model machine, so I'd have to believe that it is.
Very curious about your comment that once the nebulilzer starts sputtering, that the treament is over. I have noticed through the years that when it sputters, that there is still quite a lot of medecine left in the container. Are you sure about this? (of course, I hope you are right! ;-) I would just like to learn more....
Also, we are three days into H.S. treatments, and they definitely run 30 minutes.....booooooo!
Thanks Nightwriter.
Hello Nightwriter...hope you are online tonight!
Anyhow, thanks so much for your concern. It really helps.
We use a PARI PRONEB Ultra machine. It doesn't say a PSI, but it does show the following characteristics: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1.6A, 98W. Not sure if it's powerful enough, but it's a late model machine, so I'd have to believe that it is.
Very curious about your comment that once the nebulilzer starts sputtering, that the treament is over. I have noticed through the years that when it sputters, that there is still quite a lot of medecine left in the container. Are you sure about this? (of course, I hope you are right! ;-) I would just like to learn more....
Also, we are three days into H.S. treatments, and they definitely run 30 minutes.....booooooo!
Thanks Nightwriter.
Anyhow, thanks so much for your concern. It really helps.
We use a PARI PRONEB Ultra machine. It doesn't say a PSI, but it does show the following characteristics: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1.6A, 98W. Not sure if it's powerful enough, but it's a late model machine, so I'd have to believe that it is.
Very curious about your comment that once the nebulilzer starts sputtering, that the treament is over. I have noticed through the years that when it sputters, that there is still quite a lot of medecine left in the container. Are you sure about this? (of course, I hope you are right! ;-) I would just like to learn more....
Also, we are three days into H.S. treatments, and they definitely run 30 minutes.....booooooo!
Thanks Nightwriter.
Hello Nightwriter...hope you are online tonight!
Anyhow, thanks so much for your concern. It really helps.
We use a PARI PRONEB Ultra machine. It doesn't say a PSI, but it does show the following characteristics: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1.6A, 98W. Not sure if it's powerful enough, but it's a late model machine, so I'd have to believe that it is.
Very curious about your comment that once the nebulilzer starts sputtering, that the treament is over. I have noticed through the years that when it sputters, that there is still quite a lot of medecine left in the container. Are you sure about this? (of course, I hope you are right! ;-) I would just like to learn more....
Also, we are three days into H.S. treatments, and they definitely run 30 minutes.....booooooo!
Thanks Nightwriter.
Anyhow, thanks so much for your concern. It really helps.
We use a PARI PRONEB Ultra machine. It doesn't say a PSI, but it does show the following characteristics: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1.6A, 98W. Not sure if it's powerful enough, but it's a late model machine, so I'd have to believe that it is.
Very curious about your comment that once the nebulilzer starts sputtering, that the treament is over. I have noticed through the years that when it sputters, that there is still quite a lot of medecine left in the container. Are you sure about this? (of course, I hope you are right! ;-) I would just like to learn more....
Also, we are three days into H.S. treatments, and they definitely run 30 minutes.....booooooo!
Thanks Nightwriter.
Hello Nightwriter...hope you are online tonight!
<br />
<br />Anyhow, thanks so much for your concern. It really helps.
<br />
<br />We use a PARI PRONEB Ultra machine. It doesn't say a PSI, but it does show the following characteristics: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1.6A, 98W. Not sure if it's powerful enough, but it's a late model machine, so I'd have to believe that it is.
<br />
<br />Very curious about your comment that once the nebulilzer starts sputtering, that the treament is over. I have noticed through the years that when it sputters, that there is still quite a lot of medecine left in the container. Are you sure about this? (of course, I hope you are right! ;-) I would just like to learn more....
<br />
<br />Also, we are three days into H.S. treatments, and they definitely run 30 minutes.....booooooo!
<br />
<br />Thanks Nightwriter.
<br />
<br />Anyhow, thanks so much for your concern. It really helps.
<br />
<br />We use a PARI PRONEB Ultra machine. It doesn't say a PSI, but it does show the following characteristics: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 1.6A, 98W. Not sure if it's powerful enough, but it's a late model machine, so I'd have to believe that it is.
<br />
<br />Very curious about your comment that once the nebulilzer starts sputtering, that the treament is over. I have noticed through the years that when it sputters, that there is still quite a lot of medecine left in the container. Are you sure about this? (of course, I hope you are right! ;-) I would just like to learn more....
<br />
<br />Also, we are three days into H.S. treatments, and they definitely run 30 minutes.....booooooo!
<br />
<br />Thanks Nightwriter.
Nightwriter
New member
Monkey's Dad,
I always read in the nubulizer instructions that when it sputters, it's done, because the medicine is gone and saline is left. However, someone posted on line the notes of a lecture from the Latest CF conference. The talk was given by the dr. who did the studies on H.S. He said that the drug companies formulate the drugs so there is extra, and by the time it's sputtering, the proper dosage has been reached.
But let me see if I can find that post for you. Otherwise, frankly you would never be done nebulizing. It'll sputter, and sputter and sputter....
I always read in the nubulizer instructions that when it sputters, it's done, because the medicine is gone and saline is left. However, someone posted on line the notes of a lecture from the Latest CF conference. The talk was given by the dr. who did the studies on H.S. He said that the drug companies formulate the drugs so there is extra, and by the time it's sputtering, the proper dosage has been reached.
But let me see if I can find that post for you. Otherwise, frankly you would never be done nebulizing. It'll sputter, and sputter and sputter....
Nightwriter
New member
Monkey's Dad,
I always read in the nubulizer instructions that when it sputters, it's done, because the medicine is gone and saline is left. However, someone posted on line the notes of a lecture from the Latest CF conference. The talk was given by the dr. who did the studies on H.S. He said that the drug companies formulate the drugs so there is extra, and by the time it's sputtering, the proper dosage has been reached.
But let me see if I can find that post for you. Otherwise, frankly you would never be done nebulizing. It'll sputter, and sputter and sputter....
I always read in the nubulizer instructions that when it sputters, it's done, because the medicine is gone and saline is left. However, someone posted on line the notes of a lecture from the Latest CF conference. The talk was given by the dr. who did the studies on H.S. He said that the drug companies formulate the drugs so there is extra, and by the time it's sputtering, the proper dosage has been reached.
But let me see if I can find that post for you. Otherwise, frankly you would never be done nebulizing. It'll sputter, and sputter and sputter....
Nightwriter
New member
Monkey's Dad,
I always read in the nubulizer instructions that when it sputters, it's done, because the medicine is gone and saline is left. However, someone posted on line the notes of a lecture from the Latest CF conference. The talk was given by the dr. who did the studies on H.S. He said that the drug companies formulate the drugs so there is extra, and by the time it's sputtering, the proper dosage has been reached.
But let me see if I can find that post for you. Otherwise, frankly you would never be done nebulizing. It'll sputter, and sputter and sputter....
I always read in the nubulizer instructions that when it sputters, it's done, because the medicine is gone and saline is left. However, someone posted on line the notes of a lecture from the Latest CF conference. The talk was given by the dr. who did the studies on H.S. He said that the drug companies formulate the drugs so there is extra, and by the time it's sputtering, the proper dosage has been reached.
But let me see if I can find that post for you. Otherwise, frankly you would never be done nebulizing. It'll sputter, and sputter and sputter....
Nightwriter
New member
Monkey's Dad,
I always read in the nubulizer instructions that when it sputters, it's done, because the medicine is gone and saline is left. However, someone posted on line the notes of a lecture from the Latest CF conference. The talk was given by the dr. who did the studies on H.S. He said that the drug companies formulate the drugs so there is extra, and by the time it's sputtering, the proper dosage has been reached.
But let me see if I can find that post for you. Otherwise, frankly you would never be done nebulizing. It'll sputter, and sputter and sputter....
I always read in the nubulizer instructions that when it sputters, it's done, because the medicine is gone and saline is left. However, someone posted on line the notes of a lecture from the Latest CF conference. The talk was given by the dr. who did the studies on H.S. He said that the drug companies formulate the drugs so there is extra, and by the time it's sputtering, the proper dosage has been reached.
But let me see if I can find that post for you. Otherwise, frankly you would never be done nebulizing. It'll sputter, and sputter and sputter....
Nightwriter
New member
Monkey's Dad,
<br />
<br />I always read in the nubulizer instructions that when it sputters, it's done, because the medicine is gone and saline is left. However, someone posted on line the notes of a lecture from the Latest CF conference. The talk was given by the dr. who did the studies on H.S. He said that the drug companies formulate the drugs so there is extra, and by the time it's sputtering, the proper dosage has been reached.
<br />
<br />But let me see if I can find that post for you. Otherwise, frankly you would never be done nebulizing. It'll sputter, and sputter and sputter....
<br />
<br />I always read in the nubulizer instructions that when it sputters, it's done, because the medicine is gone and saline is left. However, someone posted on line the notes of a lecture from the Latest CF conference. The talk was given by the dr. who did the studies on H.S. He said that the drug companies formulate the drugs so there is extra, and by the time it's sputtering, the proper dosage has been reached.
<br />
<br />But let me see if I can find that post for you. Otherwise, frankly you would never be done nebulizing. It'll sputter, and sputter and sputter....