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Will Mucinex Help To Expectorate Phlegm?
I am a 63 year old male with COPD, moderate to severe emphysema and chronic bronchitis. I am 5'9", 140 pounds. I stopped smoking 7 months ago after 40 years of smoking 2 packs a day. Question is: Will Mucinex help cough-up phlegm to ease my breathing? If so, which Mucinex?
Fri, 22 Dec 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Mucinex is having N acetyl cystine (NAC).
It is having following properties.
1. Mucolytic
2. Anti inflammatory
3. Expectorant
4. Anti oxidant.
So NAC is best for COPD patients to cough out secretions.
It dilutes secretions and make them easy to cough out.
So no need to worry, start NAC immediately.
It is very good drug.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Mucinex is having N acetyl cystine (NAC).
It is having following properties.
1. Mucolytic
2. Anti inflammatory
3. Expectorant
4. Anti oxidant.
So NAC is best for COPD patients to cough out secretions.
It dilutes secretions and make them easy to cough out.
So no need to worry, start NAC immediately.
It is very good drug.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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