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At present I’m on fostair twice a day , and salbutamol when required ,consultant put me on montelukast over 4 months ago ,only thing I get from that I think is bad dreams , asthma nurse wants to try me on carbocistene , does anyone find using these together helps their asthma ,I should also say my ct scan shows small airway disease ,,,

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I have copied and use carbascetine for loosing phlegm which I'm not sure yet.

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Truckerclark in reply toSpacecat1

Thanks

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Marie__ALUKPartnerBritish Lung Foundation

Hello Truckerclark,

If you are looking for advice on your asthma, you can call us on the helpline here at:- 03000 030 555 and we will be happy to help.

Thank you and take care,

Marie

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Truckerclark in reply toMarie__ALUK

Thanks ,

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Patk1

Yes carbocysteine gd for loosening mucous so it's easier to get up.good choice of appropriate meds and puffers for u.hope they help u

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Truckerclark in reply toPatk1

Thanks ,hopefully it’ll be a help ,,

Hello tucker, montekulast can invoke bad dreams in some people but it's very good for mould allergies.

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Truckerclark in reply toSomersetKatharine

Thank you ,

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peege

I also take Carbocysteine and Montelukast, successfully. Fostair works so well for me i rarely need salbutamol!

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