@contentandwell Glad to know you finally got a response!! Persistence does pay off. Teresa

@hopeful33250 Thanks Teresa. I have definitely mellowed with age. Many people tend to think that as a person ages they become less tolerant but I feel the opposite is true, at least for me.
When you think of it, what is there to do except adjust or find an alternative. There are some things I will just not tolerate and make my blood boil but I will not get off on that here.
JK

@contentandwell Yes, the "mellowing with age thing" is part of my experience as well. It seems to be a simpler way of life and much less stressful. Alternatives are a great way to adjust to the natural changes that come about with aging. I also try to avoid the "things that make my blood boil" - that's another stressor that I don't need. Teresa

@hopeful33250 I am in a very large email loop with the women from my water classes -- we don't all come at the times but on Wednesday and Friday the instructor gives a good workout and is fun to boot so there are generally about 20 people there.
I digress, but the point is that one of them who is currently not able to attend due to health issues keeps in touch sending funny emails and some that are thought provoking. She recently forwarded one that had such bigotry in it I could not keep from responding. To me it was shocking so I couldn't just read it and let it slide.
JK

@contentandwell Yes, I understand exactly what you mean. Teresa

@contentandwell, JK .. I just delete these type emails .. Why? Because despite these emails .. I know a BIG part of this person's heart is good .. that the bigotry comes from her family history .. upbringing .. era and geographic area she grew up in. I love the saying "When I knew better .. I did better." Unfortunately many people just do NOT know better .. so I just delete. Hugs to all! Katherine

Indeed! I simply got lucky...but you can tell by talking with an EM practitioner if s/he is worth a try. The supplement, I've learned, helps to grow cilia for better cleansing, and it does act as a bit of cough easement...to keep from the rattling, hurty cough (I don't cough, so use for the cilia!)

Wow, looked up this Ambroxol/Muscosolvan. Very promising. And you say it does help you. I see it is only available in foreign countries. I was thinking I would make a special trip to Mexico just to get it. Then my husband reminded me we are going on a cruise in Sept and it stops in Cozumel! I looked up pharmacies and I am going to call one we have seen in the downtown tourist area and see if they have this product. I am very excited to try it. Fingers crossed. Have a healthy day all. Fondly, Mary Jo

The NAC was suggested by my doctor in Raleigh. I tried it last year and did not see a lot of difference. However, as stated, I think I did not take enough per day. So I am trying it again. I ordered to from Amazon. The Mayo doctor did not think it would be helpful, but would not hurt so I am trying again. Let's face it- we will try almost anything to try to get our old, normal life back! 🙂 Have a good day. Mary Jo

@katemn Katherin, I just re-read the link in your posting about AMBROXOL/MUCOSOLVAN and realized that this drug is available in China! It comes in forms of syrup, tablets, and time-release capsules. But because this site is for health providers, I have no idea if I will need prescription to get it there. But I will definitely look into it when I go to China next spring.