Guest guest Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I have discovered as my IPF progresses that the use of mucinex in addition to my NAC helps keep the mucous buildup manageable. In fact of late when I stopped using the mucinex, I encountered a lung infection which after 3 antibiotic treatments (and going back on the Mucinex), the mucous turned white and the infection was subdued. In experimenting since, I find that when I don't use mucinex, the majority of my buildup of mucous turns more and more yellow/green which according to my pulmonologist should be treated with antibiotics. So I am playing this balancing act. Are many of you routinely using mucinex with or without your NAC? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Mike, I take Mucinex in the AM and PM along with NAC. Seems to work for me, keeps caughing to a minimum. Not eliminated but, totally managable. Bob 70, IPF 1/09, 5 Bypasses 7/01 Subject: mucinexTo: Breathe-Support Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 7:04 PM I have discovered as my IPF progresses that the use of mucinex in addition to my NAC helps keep the mucous buildup manageable. In fact of late when I stopped using the mucinex, I encountered a lung infection which after 3 antibiotic treatments (and going back on the Mucinex), the mucous turned white and the infection was subdued. In experimenting since, I find that when I don't use mucinex, the majority of my buildup of mucous turns more and more yellow/green which according to my pulmonologist should be treated with antibiotics. So I am playing this balancing act. Are many of you routinely using mucinex with or without your NAC?Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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