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Diagnosis of mild bronchiectasis in 93 yr female
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 18 10:01am | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
In all lung diseases, keeping the sputum moving 'up and out' is so important.
I am on Guaifenesin 600 mg twice daily - it is just the medication in a gluten free capsule. I get this compounded. I wanted to avoid the other unnecessary ingredients in the Mucinex, as I am on a lot of other medications and did not want any 'extra stuff' if this could be avoided.
I ran out of this for one week and was amazed, and horrified, at how much more thick the mucus became -- and how much more coughing was required to 'clear'. I won't run out of this again!
I believe this has been very effective in keeping things moving.
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I would love to know the name of what you get compounded and where. I don’t like to take a lot of meds. Already so many rounds of antibiotics and CT scans in my history—trying to minimize the rest.
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I have been taking the iiquid guaifenesin, it is helping. However, I have not liked taking it because of the dye they put in it...nor do I like taking anything with dye in it or other added ingrediants that aren't necessary for your health, or bad for one's health, condition etc.....as added sugar for taste.
Your post gives me hope to be able to avoid all that.
I called the local compounding pharmacy to inquire, they indicated I need the doctor to write a specific prescription of what to put in it or not put in it. Any information you can share regarding, how and what, of your compounded guaifensein will be greatly appreciated. I am in OKC not NYC or Rochester etc. etc., so more limited in medical resources etc. Barbara