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I have suffered from Bronchiectasis for the last 45 years an d had many admissions into hospital At the moment I'm very stable apart from the above problem

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Hi do you use a mucolyte and do clearance techniques? I find if I don't do it daily it stays white and frothy rather than clear, as those little bugs are waiting to infect my lungs at anytime .

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What is a mucolyte?

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Hi a mucolyte is a medication i.e nacsys, acetylcysteine or carbocysteine that either is effervescent or capsules that thin the mucus prior to clearing the lungs with a device such as acapella, flutter or aerobika for people with bronchietasis and other sticky lung conditions

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Alberta56

Have you spoken to a medical person about this? The Asthma lung Helpline could advise you. Open on Monday on 0300 222 5800.

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Bobbi6

Hi I have multiple lung diagnosis’s. The white frothy mucus is really bad right now. What did they do to help you? So far I took two different antibiotics and a week of steroids. I’m still miserable. Talking too much or doing chores make it much worse. I’m not one to sit still. I’d appreciate any tips if you have any?

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