Lungwort

[Rainbow52]

Has anyone on here used lungwort? I have asthma and bronchiectasis and have been very congested lately. Just wondering if this could help?

[Bkin]

If you put Lungwort in the search box top right, you will find other mention of the herb.

With any herbal supplement, you will need to check for interactions with your existing meds and be aware of possible cautions. Drugs.com interactions checker may be useful to you.

NHS Treatments - in case you don't already have them at your disposal.

nhs.uk/conditions/bronchiec...

Also there are books on Beating Bronchiectasis that may be of interest to you.

BLF page on treatment: blf.org.uk/support-for-you/...

[Rainbow52 in reply to Bkin]

Thank you Bkin, I will look into it.

[peege]

Hi, I dont know about lungworm but as Bkin says there are other posts on it and you need to check that it's OK for you.

Do you take anything like carbocysteine N-A-C to help soften the mucus?

[Rainbow52 in reply to peege]

Thanks for reply peege. No I don't take carbocysteine. I use Fostair inhaler & Montelukast tablets. I try to drink water frequently to keep hydrated and also do steam inhalations.

[Oshgosh in reply to Rainbow52]

Carbocysteine was a life changer for me.

I used to cough all the time attempting to clear the sputum.

I ytake 2 tablets twice daily.

It thins the sputum and makes it easier to get up.no more sore ribs ! .

I also take fostair and Montelukast.

[Rainbow52 in reply to Oshgosh]

Thank you Oshgosh. Is this prescription only or can you get it in pharmacy?

[Oshgosh in reply to Rainbow52]

The asthma nurse prescribed it for me.

[peege in reply to Oshgosh]

Same here Oshgosh. In the summertime I try to leave it out but invariably end up coughing so at least I know its still working .

Its prescription only Rainbow but the N- acetyl cysteine (NAC) is available in health food shops ie Holland and Barrett. Ive always been prescribed it in other parts of Europe when I've run out of carbo

[Rainbow52 in reply to peege]

Thank you peege. I will request this from my doctor and see what they say.

[Maxiem]

I’ve been using lungwort for 3 weeks have not noticed any improvement on my breathlessness

Max

[Rainbow52]

Thanks Maxiem, perhaps I won't go down that route then.

[lwhall]

Hi. I have been taking lungwort complex for asthma and find it very effective. The formula I am currently using is from TwentyFirst Century Herbs but other brands are also available. I also thorough recommend yamoa (available on eBay) which cured my asthma by 90%. (It returned during lockdown, which I attribute to having to wear a mask.)