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Is Mucinex Intake Safe When Suffering From Asthma?
Question: Is Mucinex a good idea when yoou have Asthma?
Brief Answer:
Yes, give it a try.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic.
If you have phlegm then Mucinex may help you as it is an expectorant and will help loosen the secretions so you can cough them up. The side-effects are nausea and vomiting but this can be reduced by taking the medicine with food.
So, yes, it is a good idea for you to try.
I hope this is of help to you. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
Yes, give it a try.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic.
If you have phlegm then Mucinex may help you as it is an expectorant and will help loosen the secretions so you can cough them up. The side-effects are nausea and vomiting but this can be reduced by taking the medicine with food.
So, yes, it is a good idea for you to try.
I hope this is of help to you. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Kerry Pottinger
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