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Mucociliary Escalator: What is your airway clearance routine?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 29, 2023 | Replies (50)
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@sweethighland

Thank you Sue. I used to take Mucinex and I think it liquify/thin mucus and making me cough more. I was afraid that time but I will try and use it again. Same thing with NAC, we have granules (Fluimucil) from Asia and have been taking 200mg, and it makes me cough often. Not sure what I should do. I do airway clearance but lying on my back and do deep breath. I also use 3% saline and Arobecca. I think I will get a smartvest this week. I always cough when I wake up and produce white jelly like mucus. Then after breakfast and around 12-1pm, I have yellow green color mucus. How was your appointment?
I want to try this brand:
Premier Research Labs NAC 300 Mg N-Acetyl-Cysteine Blend

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jul 24, 2022

I had a great visit with my pulmo, was given the news that my current shortness of breath is from my asthma, and am trying a different inhaler regimen in place of daily levalbuterol & saline nebs. So far, so good, and my chest pressure has eased quite a bit. But this is my peak allergy season, and my mucus is getting to be a bit thicker, so I will add back 7% saline 3z4 times a week before airway clearance. CT and visit will repeat in 3 months to confirm all is going well.
By the way, coughing more is a good thing if the cough is productive - my ENT had us quit using most cough suppressants over 30 years ago.
If your clearance and cough are productive, why are you getting a vest?
Sue

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