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Can Acetylcysteine Be Used For A Long Duration?
Question: Can acetyllysteine be used for long periods of time? It has really helped, but with COPD I am afraid I may have to use it forever. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can use it without a problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As you are already a COPD patient yes you can use it frequently without any problem. It helps to clear secretions from your lungs. We recommend it mostly in the winter time when the COPD is usually worsened. N-acetylcysteine (like Trebon 600 once per day orally) is the best. Drinking a lot of water helps in liquifying of the secretions too.
Hope to have been helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Jnikolla, Pulmonologist
Yes, you can use it without a problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As you are already a COPD patient yes you can use it frequently without any problem. It helps to clear secretions from your lungs. We recommend it mostly in the winter time when the COPD is usually worsened. N-acetylcysteine (like Trebon 600 once per day orally) is the best. Drinking a lot of water helps in liquifying of the secretions too.
Hope to have been helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Jnikolla, Pulmonologist
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