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My usual airway clearance is twice a day 7% SC, once with aerobika attached. Exercise has gone by the wayside because of the heat. I tried postural drainage but it's too much because of my GERD. I've never thought of using the aerobika alone. Is it that useful? That would be great for travel--could do in a car. I also take NAC 600 mg twice a day. I've seen it posted that many use Mucinex. Do you use it all the time or just when there is exacerbation? Is that doctor recommended or just OKed? Would Mucinex be good to take at bedtime or late afternoon so could get stuff up before going to sleep or use in AM. Gosh, I have a lot of questions.
You are my Guru Sue. Thanks much to @egayle187 as well.
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The NJH recently told me not to do postural drainage if you have Gerd…
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Mucinex - well...my current pulmonologist said she is not sure it does me much good, but...
I have taken guaifenesin for almost 40 years, twice a day. It originally was to help thin the secretions that were building up in my ears and sinuses, causing me up to 10 ear and/or sinus infections per year. When I got tubes in my ears at age 35, the fluid that was in my ear was actually thick enough to clog the opening & need to be flushed out by the doc. The ENT, who ended up treating 3 generations of my family, assured me it was not harmful to take guaifenesin all the time, and I have had no ill effects that I know of.
Because Mucinex is pricy, even when ordered in quantity on-line, I have tried to cut back or quit it a time or two. Not my best decision - each time it has resulted in an ear infection or increased lung congestion.
So, if you still feel that your mucus is thick, in spite of NAC and saline, it would be worth a try. I mention Mucinex by name brand because I use the long-acting 600mg guaifenesin-only formulation, and they have a stranglehold on the patent for that. Most generics on the market must be taken every 4-6 hours - too much bother for me. There are many versions of Mucinex that contain other ingredients - decongestants, cough suppressants, etc - these are not OK for long-term use.
Sue