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small study: high dose NAC might help bronchiectasis patients
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jan 16, 2024 | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
@sueinmn recently added a very interesting presentation, some of which is about NCFB (non cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis). One of the presenters was Dr. Swensen from Emory University, whose name I have seen here often.
I was shocked to learn that NAC is NOT recommend in NCFB patients. The presentation is from 2022. Does anyone know if usage of NAC has evolved since then? My pulmonologist said it was ok to use. Here is a capture of his slide.
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Wow. Thanks, Scoop. I am surprised by this information. The studies I have read all seem to indicate that N-acetylcysteine can be effective in the treatment of bronchiectasis. Since taking it, my mucus has thinned out significantly thus improving my BE symptoms. I am curious to learn more about the reasons why it is not recommended for NCFB.
Could NAC increase the risk of bleeding?
Could a link be put out about how to view the presentation from Dr. NCFB? It’s probably been posted before, but I’ve missed it. I too have many nights where my sleep is interrupted due to mucus. Thank-you all so much.
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Wow, Scoop, I missed that. Curious why that is, because there are other experts who do recommend it.
I won't let it deter me though, between NAC, Mucinex, part-time 7% saline, controlled asthma and daily airway clearance, I got through 2023 with one minor exacerbation - even being in crowds, around germy little kids, in my garden and traveling. I haven't done this well in years.
Are you up for some research to find out why?
Sue