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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jun 24 10:55am | Replies (6)

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@sueinmn

I think that would be a question for your doctor.

We need to remember that when it comes to medications and supplements, more is not necessarily better. At worst, we are setting up for an overdose or increased side effects. At best, we are flushing money down the toilet because our body (hopefully) eliminates the excess.)

By doing adding oral NAC to the inhaled acetylcysteine, you would almost surely be exceeding the recommended daily dosage, which is 600-1800 mg per day.
Too much NAC can cause bronchsopasms, bleeding, issues with blood sugar, nausea and vomiting.

Here is the Mayo Clinic guidance on its use in a nebulizer:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/acetylcysteine-inhalation-route/proper-use/drg-20061456
I under stand wanting to do everything possible to beat back MAC, but sometimes we just need to be patient.

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Thank you, Sue! You always have such wise and knowledgeable answers for us less experienced in his area. Your reply is just what I suspected to be true, so I will NOT be adding the pills to my regimen !
My diagnosis of BE just came a year ago, so I have had a lot to learn, and this Mayo group of contributors have given me so much information . I appreciate your taking all the time that you do to mentor us! (and all you who contribute) Thanks again !! Jan Skallerud