Testing NAC and positive airway pressure for mucus in asthma and COPD
Part of Immune system & allergy, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a common medication (NAC) plus positive airway pressure (a breathing machine) can help clear mucus from the lungs in people with asthma or COPD. If you have mucus buildup, it may improve your breathing.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You have asthma or COPD and have used certain breathing medications for at least 3 months.
- You can do a breathing test (spirometry) correctly.
- A CT scan shows you have mucus in your lungs (score of 3 or more).
- Your breathing function must not drop too much after test treatments.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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