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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
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
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@sueinmn Last night I decided to do my own experiment. No mucinex nor NAC. For the first time in many weeks I slept through the night without waking from rumbles/noises in my chest. I nebbed levalbuterol & saline before dinner. I repeated the experiment this morning. Clearance seemed easier and faster. My breathing is better. I'll see how things go from here to rule out the placebo effect or fluke!
Also, as you suggested, it would be good to know why this is the case. Perhaps I was overmedicating? Also my sinuses seem to like mucinex. I plan to show my doctor the slide about mucolytic agents being a no-no for bronchiectasis; maybe she can explain the mechanics behind "disulfide bonds, mucin polymers, mucus viscosity".
From what I've gleaned in my reading, NJH along with Dr. Swensen encourage albuterol or levalbuterol and 7% saline only in bronchiectasis. What do the bronchiectasis experts at Mayo say?