10-13-2012, 09:55 AM
(This post was last modified: 10-13-2012, 09:56 AM by Tenet Nosce.)
Quote:this phlegm problem is is really irritating
Is phlegm causing you to be irritated? Or is your irritation causing you to produce phlegm?
If you haven't already, you may wish to try n-acetyl cysteine (NAC).
According to WebMD: (I quote WebMD here to point out that even "mainstream medicine" acknowledges this. I'm curious to know if your doctor ever suggested it.)
Quote:N-acetyl cysteine comes from the amino acid L-cysteine. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. N-acetyl cysteine has many uses as medicine.
Quote:Some people use N-acetyl cysteine for chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hay fever, a lung condition called fibrosing alveolitis, head and neck cancer, and lung cancer.
Quote:Effective for:
Reducing mucus and helping with breathing in various lung conditions.
Quote:N-acetyl cysteine is LIKELY SAFE for most adults, when used as a prescription medication. It can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea or constipation. Rarely, it can cause rashes, fever, headache, drowsiness, low blood pressure, and liver problems.
Quote:The following doses have been studied in scientific research:
For preventing sudden worsening of chronic bronchitis: doses of 200 mg twice daily, 200 mg three times daily, 300 mg slow-release twice daily, and 600 mg controlled-release twice daily have been used.
For treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): 600 mg of N-acetyl cysteine once daily, in addition to standard care, has been used for up to 6 months.