Bringing up fef 25-75

[edan]

Hi everyone. A follow-on to my earlier post on measuring the small airways. Has anyone had any success bringing their up with certain meds, excercises, etc?
My daughter's fev1 is great, but the small airways appear to be a little under normal. Wondering if it is her technique (she's 5) or if we need to try to get them up.

Thanks,Edan.

 

[rubyroselee]

My FEV25-75 used to run in the 40-50's, but since starting Pulmozyme and Advair, they have gone up to the 70's.

 

[katethekid]

I raised my FEV25-75 up to 65 from 50. Pulmozyme and Hypersal 7% helped <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[jpatapow]

Find a way to exercise while doing nebs. I do pulmozyme or hypertonic saline while running on a treadmill or riding a bike. If she is 5 maybe you could do something with the Wii.

 

[TonyaH]

Let us know if you find something that works! Like I mentioned before, Andrew's numbers never quite match up. I would be interested in hearing what you come up with!