Spit-rag of choice
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Im not very mobile because of my low pft's so I use a grocery store bag as a trash bag in a small can In my room. I'm usually not far from there during the day. I Change it every day and put in a new plastic walmart bag. At night, I drink a bottle of gatorade or water and use that plastic bottle if I wake up coughing. Then I throw it away in the morning and open a fresh water or Gatorade bottle.
Im not very mobile because of my low pft's so I use a grocery store bag as a trash bag in a small can In my room. I'm usually not far from there during the day. I Change it every day and put in a new plastic walmart bag. At night, I drink a bottle of gatorade or water and use that plastic bottle if I wake up coughing. Then I throw it away in the morning and open a fresh water or Gatorade bottle.
Im not very mobile because of my low pft's so I use a grocery store bag as a trash bag in a small can In my room. I'm usually not far from there during the day. I Change it every day and put in a new plastic walmart bag. At night, I drink a bottle of gatorade or water and use that plastic bottle if I wake up coughing. Then I throw it away in the morning and open a fresh water or Gatorade bottle.
I spit into a paper bathroom size dixie cup with each pt session. This helps me gage color since it's stark white and also volume. If I cough a plug I can see it and find it for further investigation too 
I keep some in my car too so I'm not coughing out the window and streaking the side of my car or hitting another car with my mucus which tends to fly far LOL! I prefer paper over the plastic ones so that I can fold them shut when I am done and dispose of them. This why if I have to go through the trash for something or God forbid someone else does they aren't covered in mucus.
I keep some in my car too so I'm not coughing out the window and streaking the side of my car or hitting another car with my mucus which tends to fly far LOL! I prefer paper over the plastic ones so that I can fold them shut when I am done and dispose of them. This why if I have to go through the trash for something or God forbid someone else does they aren't covered in mucus.I spit into a paper bathroom size dixie cup with each pt session. This helps me gage color since it's stark white and also volume. If I cough a plug I can see it and find it for further investigation too I keep some in my car too so I'm not coughing out the window and streaking the side of my car or hitting another car with my mucus which tends to fly far LOL! I prefer paper over the plastic ones so that I can fold them shut when I am done and dispose of them. This why if I have to go through the trash for something or God forbid someone else does they aren't covered in mucus.
I keep some in my car too so I'm not coughing out the window and streaking the side of my car or hitting another car with my mucus which tends to fly far LOL! I prefer paper over the plastic ones so that I can fold them shut when I am done and dispose of them. This why if I have to go through the trash for something or God forbid someone else does they aren't covered in mucus.I spit into a paper bathroom size dixie cup with each pt session. This helps me gage color since it's stark white and also volume. If I cough a plug I can see it and find it for further investigation too I keep some in my car too so I'm not coughing out the window and streaking the side of my car or hitting another car with my mucus which tends to fly far LOL! I prefer paper over the plastic ones so that I can fold them shut when I am done and dispose of them. This why if I have to go through the trash for something or God forbid someone else does they aren't covered in mucus.
I keep some in my car too so I'm not coughing out the window and streaking the side of my car or hitting another car with my mucus which tends to fly far LOL! I prefer paper over the plastic ones so that I can fold them shut when I am done and dispose of them. This why if I have to go through the trash for something or God forbid someone else does they aren't covered in mucus.mamaScarlett
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Tiny dixie cup for chest pt.<br>Toilet paper for around the house-much cheaper.<br>For the car...this sounds weird, but i keep an empty water bottle in the side door cupholder. If I need to spit I grab that and discreetly spit into it so that I'm not fumbling for tissues while driving, plus it holds more, plus its less gross to people around me and less noticeable. <br>
mamaScarlett
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Tiny dixie cup for chest pt.<br>Toilet paper for around the house-much cheaper.<br>For the car...this sounds weird, but i keep an empty water bottle in the side door cupholder. If I need to spit I grab that and discreetly spit into it so that I'm not fumbling for tissues while driving, plus it holds more, plus its less gross to people around me and less noticeable. <br>
mamaScarlett
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Tiny dixie cup for chest pt.<br>Toilet paper for around the house-much cheaper.<br>For the car...this sounds weird, but i keep an empty water bottle in the side door cupholder. If I need to spit I grab that and discreetly spit into it so that I'm not fumbling for tissues while driving, plus it holds more, plus its less gross to people around me and less noticeable. <br>
When I am alone, I use tissues, toilet paper or the toilet when available. Otherwise I have a bad habit of just swallowing. If I am in the car or at a public place it is more convenient and not something I really even think about anymore. I have never had any issues because of it, I think stomach acids kill any bacteria. Am I the only one?
When I am alone, I use tissues, toilet paper or the toilet when available. Otherwise I have a bad habit of just swallowing. If I am in the car or at a public place it is more convenient and not something I really even think about anymore. I have never had any issues because of it, I think stomach acids kill any bacteria. Am I the only one?
When I am alone, I use tissues, toilet paper or the toilet when available. Otherwise I have a bad habit of just swallowing. If I am in the car or at a public place it is more convenient and not something I really even think about anymore. I have never had any issues because of it, I think stomach acids kill any bacteria. Am I the only one?
InhalingHope
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When doing treatments I use a very small Tupperware container and then dump the contents into the toilet when I am done. Don't worry I clean the container very well and I don't use it for storing food <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I like using this because it is more environmentally friendly than disposable cups, I can easily see what I cough out (for color thickness...) and I like that it is clear so I can see if from all angles.
CF4Life: I swallow in public too...always have. It has never given me any stomach problems and I never even think about it either.
CF4Life: I swallow in public too...always have. It has never given me any stomach problems and I never even think about it either.
InhalingHope
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When doing treatments I use a very small Tupperware container and then dump the contents into the toilet when I am done. Don't worry I clean the container very well and I don't use it for storing food <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I like using this because it is more environmentally friendly than disposable cups, I can easily see what I cough out (for color thickness...) and I like that it is clear so I can see if from all angles.
CF4Life: I swallow in public too...always have. It has never given me any stomach problems and I never even think about it either.
CF4Life: I swallow in public too...always have. It has never given me any stomach problems and I never even think about it either.
InhalingHope
New member
When doing treatments I use a very small Tupperware container and then dump the contents into the toilet when I am done. Don't worry I clean the container very well and I don't use it for storing food <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I like using this because it is more environmentally friendly than disposable cups, I can easily see what I cough out (for color thickness...) and I like that it is clear so I can see if from all angles.
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<br />CF4Life: I swallow in public too...always have. It has never given me any stomach problems and I never even think about it either.
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<br />CF4Life: I swallow in public too...always have. It has never given me any stomach problems and I never even think about it either.
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>cf4life</b></i>
When I am alone, I use tissues, toilet paper or the toilet when available. Otherwise I have a bad habit of just swallowing. If I am in the car or at a public place it is more convenient and not something I really even think about anymore. I have never had any issues because of it, I think stomach acids kill any bacteria. Am I the only one?</end quote></div><br><br>I rarely spit unless I'm alone, and even then half the time I just swallow it. I know it's bad, but it's just such a hard habit for me to break!<br>
When I am alone, I use tissues, toilet paper or the toilet when available. Otherwise I have a bad habit of just swallowing. If I am in the car or at a public place it is more convenient and not something I really even think about anymore. I have never had any issues because of it, I think stomach acids kill any bacteria. Am I the only one?
</end quote></div><br><br>I rarely spit unless I'm alone, and even then half the time I just swallow it. I know it's bad, but it's just such a hard habit for me to break!<br>