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I have a variable routine, based on what is happening in my lungs & my life. To thin the mucus in my lungs, I use N-acetyl cysteine capsules (500 mg twice a day) plus long-acting guaifenesin (600 mg with no other additives twice a day) To open my airways and control my asthma I use Symbicort (actually the generic equivalent) 2 puffs 2-3 times a day. 20-30 minutes after Symbicort use a 7% saline neb every other day (up to twice a day during any exacerbation.) That sets off my coughing, so then I stand up & cough to bring up mucus. If it's not coming up, I bend over & cough - that usually does it. Or cough after a walk or some chair yoga. I use an Aerobika to vibrate my lungs too. I just had to replace mine for the second time, because keeping them clean with boiling causes them to get ineffective after a while.
Some days I bring up copious mucus, other days just a few drops.
What have you been doing for clearance?
Sue