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A quirky manifestation of bronchiectasis

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 22 12:49pm | Replies (34)

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Hi paxmundi. On one pulm visit I brought up the subject of my taking guaifenesin and he said he did not recommend it. I asked what were his concerns. He did not answer and after a few seconds I said, are you concerned it might dry me out and he said yes. Personally, I don't take it regularly but when I feel I need to "loosen" up my airways I do take it. I believe it helps.

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Very helpful comment. Thank you. That was my concern. Can’t quite understand how it both loosens mucus and dries one out, though. Isn’t hydration, moisture the thing that loosens mucus?