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Does anyone else have mucus plugs?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Sep 3, 2023 | Replies (18)

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I’ve just talked to my doctor about using mucinex long term vs short term recommended for its use. He is in agreement so I’ve started taking it twice a day, as per instructions for mucinex 12 hours. It seems to be effective at thinning mucous/secretions in my lungs and (as a bonus) sinuses when I’ve taken it short term. I’m hoping it helps me get rid of the thick mucous (plugs) that continue to show up on my chest CTs if I take it long term.

I haven’t found NAC at 600 mg twice a day to be very helpful but I’m wondering about taking mucinex and NAC together and/or using NAC alone at a higher dosage.

Have you found it more helpful to use NAC with mucinex?

Also, I have read that it is safe to take NAC at a higher level than 600 mg twice a day but wonder if anyone is doing that?

Article below:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7892733/

Thanks in advance,

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Mucinex and NAC together and LOTS of room temperature water (32 oz or slightly less) has been helpful. Not a miracle but I notice the first 2 rounds of clearance more productive than with NAC alone.