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Short answer Taking Acetylcysteine Oral Inhalation while pregnant: what to do Common questions Related questions Sources**You can use inhaled acetylcysteine during pregnancy if your clinician determines it is clearly needed.**
Adequate studies in pregnant people are lacking, so its safety during pregnancy is not established. Animal studies have not shown fetal harm, but they cannot establish safety for your pregnancy. Your prescriber should weigh your need to clear thick lung mucus against the uncertainty. Oral inhalation means you breathe the medicine through your mouth using a nebulizer. Follow your prescribed dose and discuss any treatment changes with your prescriber.
Taking Acetylcysteine Oral Inhalation while pregnant: what to do
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Can you take Acetylcysteine Oral Inhalation while pregnant?
You can use acetylcysteine oral inhalation while pregnant when your clinician decides it is clearly needed. It thins thick lung mucus and is breathed through your mouth using a nebulizer. Adequate studies in pregnant people are lacking; animal studies have not shown fetal harm, but do not prove safety in humans. Tell your prescriber you are pregnant before starting or changing treatment. Use only your prescribed dose. If you develop wheezing or chest tightness after a dose, stop treatment and get medical advice immediately; call 911 for severe trouble breathing.