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N Acetylcystine 600 MG for Asthma
Is N Acetylcystine 600 MG a better choice than Acebrophylin 200 MG for asthma ? My grandfather has breathing difficulty for last 3-4 years and during winter season he gets difficulty in breathing. And can N Acetylcystine be continued for longer duration like 2-3 years without any side effects on heart ?
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Both are not a good options..Better you go for inhaler medication after taking consultation from Pulmonologist
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Asthma treatment is based GINA guidelines.
Do online consultation for further evaluation and treatment.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Both are not a good treatement option for asthma. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for controlling asthma with proper medications
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Dr. Jereen Varghese
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Ifeally inhaler therapy is d ideal treatment.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Both are different. One is mucolytic,and other is bronchodilator.pl consult with Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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Dr. Varaprasad
Pulmonologist
1 yrs exp
Hyderabad
N acetyl cysteine has no role in Asthma per se,unless pt has thick mucus...
For proper treatment n advice contact a pulmonologist
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
Needed detailed history do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Treatment for asthma are given based on patient's symptoms and severity. Inhaled medications may be a better option for asthma.
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Consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation.
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Dr. Jitendra Rajput
Pulmonologist
3 yrs exp
Indore
Use inhlaed medication instead of oral tablet
Inhaled route have less systemic side effects and better efficacy
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consultant with pulmonologist
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