I've Been Having Congestion For A Few Weeks. And Trouble

Posted on Sat, 9 May 2020

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Question : I've Been having congestion for a few weeks. And trouble with mucus and phlegm. I feel fine no fever, shortness of breath or anything like that and I’m energized. But I’ve always had mucus in my throat and sometimes I hack up phlegm, it’s thick clear and has bubbles. I do have asthma which was bothering me last month. I drink water and it seems to help me get the mucus out and I gargle salt water which helps. Is there anything else I can do to help with this?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Start N acetyl cystine.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
You should take N acetyl cystine (NAC), 600mg twice daily.
NAC is mucolytic, expectorant drug.
It will ease out secretions.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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