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About N-Acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC) and finding it
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 17, 2023 | Replies (53)Comment receiving replies
I am a Mayo Clinic Connect and I have Bronchiectasis with Pseudomonas for many years. I researched and found out about NAC, I use it separately from my regular breathing regime of Albuterol and 7% saline then Tobramycin. When I read the discussion about the different manufacturers to buy it it from it seemed that everyone was taking NAC pills by mouth. Yet I was given a prescription to use in my nebulizer and purchase it from the pharmacy. What is the difference, is it the disease or the doctor? Also my doctors at NJH are not very supportive of NAC but I think it does help thin the mucus, any thoughts would be appreciated
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Hello Roz. I also have Bronchiectasis and Chronic Pseudomonas. It sounds like you are nebulizing NAC? But if NJH are not supportive who gave you the prescription? I would think nebulizing it would be more effective than pills. I am not able to use Tobramycin due to side effects unfortunately. I only nebulize saline 7% twice a day and glutathione once every other day. I tried taking NAC pills but they give me insomnia. I found that Mucinex works better for me with less side effects. Have you been treated with any other antibiotics?