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N-A-C and apo-Lactoferrin helping MAC and Bronchiectasis

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Aug 4 12:50pm | Replies (69)
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@totty

Thank you. We are learning so much from this new exchange and quite appreciative.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Aug 10, 2022

Both NAC and hypertonic saline (3% & above) will help thin the mucus and get it moving so coughing is more effective. People with bronchiectasis produce a more "sticky" mucus so it is important to loosen the bond with lung tissue so it will move.
Here is just one scientific paper on the topic: https://erj.ersjournals.com/content/51/5/1702652
This was a hard read for me, but the takeaway I got was hypertonic saline thins the mucus, and the effect continues for several hours after its use.
Sue

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