Mineral Bluff, GA
A 22-year-old male asked:
I have serve asthma. i am on advair, convent. singular, and albuterol. i have a lot of thick mucus all the time. can i take mucinex (guaifenesin) everyday long term?
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Dr. Christopher Schmidtanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Ask your pulmonaryMD: ask your medical professional who if prescribing your extensive pulmonary meds what their suggestion is in view of your specific needs
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Dr. Joram Seggevanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology
Not necessarily: Thick mucus may be due to asthma, various other lung problems, but also due to sinusitis and gastric acid reflux. Codeine may be the culprit in your case along with your reflux. If you are not treated by an asthma specialist, you should see one. In the meantime try to avoid codeine and take good care of your reflux.
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