Was diagnosed with COPD some years ago ,but diagnosis wasn't conclusive. Another consultant
said Asthma but not conclusive . Had Pleurisy which scarred left lung ,left me in a lot of pain on left side which I still suffer from . Flairs up if I get a cold or flu and mucus production flairs up as well. Constantly trying to clear it
Have been to GP on countless occasions and get the same answer : chest sounding and all clear ,but I feel constantly congested. Have inhaler at night & morning and… read more
I have the capsules but I have noticed that many of them are only 1/2 to3/4 full. I am going to finish those but will not buy any more of those. I also have the extract that’s easier to take. Just… read more
Thank-you
If anyone in the group has used Mucinex to help get sputum up please let me know your results and if it really is effective .How much and how often do you take it ?
I had it in the hospital in the neb and it did help some. I keep getting pneumonia and the mucus staying in the bottom of my lungs may be the reason so I need help getting rid of it . I am open to all suggestions . Thanks to all and breathe easy .
My specialist gives me carbocisteine 2 3 times a day
They don’t work anymore
I have saline to use through my nebulizer but I don’t find that overly helpful either
I have the 3 day antibiotics maint… read more
I'm suffering with excess mucus but always getting croaky voice could this be my inhalers causing this ,it's worrying me a bit . Can you buy mucinex over the counter or do you have to get it off the doctor .
You can buy it over the counter. I buy walgreen mucus relief it is cheaper. I sometimes get croaky voice. I do my breathing exercises and eventually the mucus clears takes a little work some days… read more
It’s not called Carbocisteine is it these capsules I take 4 a day . My specialist said there not realy that good . I actually agree
Use Musinex 1200 twice a day, really works
The symptoms that he has now are very noticeable. At times he breaths loudly. He is also complaining of pain in his back. Mucus is most times a problem. He coughs to attempt to get the mucus up. Sometimes he gets some to move and at other times he doesn't. I would like to know what may be happening. Is this another stage of COPD? Should he get in touch with his Pulmonary Specialist? Or what should we do? This is getting to the point that I'm worried about it.
Just wanted to mention something on the Musinex. I was told not to get the DM version. I take 600mg of the regular Musinex once a day. May the good Lord be with you guys always...
I am waiting on results of a ct scan but saw my respiratory nurse last week and she said my shortness of breath is caused by mucus. Can someone please tell me what is the best way to get rid of it. Thank you all very much in advance 😊
Hi just seen this my doctor recommended Carbocisteine 375 mg hard capsules, i take them daily and they help to loosen the mucus recommended
Trying to get the phlegm up so I can cough it out.
Ehy dont you go to er. Not trying to scare you but dont want anything to happen to you either. But you know you can drown from to much mucus. Do I have to come over.
I dnt have one on my nebulizer --do you find it helps clean your lungs? Mine is the mask-- I don't feel as if it cleans my lungs
The flutter valve did nothing for me so I quit using it.😺