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Jun 11, 2015 17:14:21 GMT -5
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Post by sue on Jun 11, 2015 17:14:21 GMT -5
I've been having problems of an overabundance of lung gunk. It's getting bad enough to choke me. I can usually move it along but just now I didn't think it would. It blocked my airway completely and I couldn't get air in. Scared the crap out of me. This is new for me. Does it mean my copd is getting worse? Just allergies? Anything I can do to prevent it? Thanks for any advice
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Post by kenaz on Jun 11, 2015 19:06:28 GMT -5
Sue, you may need the nebulizer to open up a bit or a prednisone burst. I have also used Musinex DM I have been using Claritan D to dry me up. Prayers going your way.
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Jun 11, 2015 19:17:30 GMT -5
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Post by sue on Jun 11, 2015 19:17:30 GMT -5
Thank you Ken, I have some mucinex for congestion I guess I'll give that a whirl. Can't hurt. Im gonna be tripping if this choking bit happens again.
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Post by Cherylmcc on Jun 12, 2015 9:24:22 GMT -5
I haven't had that happen yet. It sounds scary. How does the musinex work?
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Post by Colleen-NC on Jun 12, 2015 10:01:16 GMT -5
I was going to suggest mucinex & make sure your drinking a lot of water, that helps loosen things up~~
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Post by kenaz on Jun 12, 2015 17:35:19 GMT -5
Cheryl, Musinex helps break up the congestion in the lungs. Colleen is right, plenty of water helps thin mucus.
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Post by Toby on Jun 14, 2015 17:26:07 GMT -5
Toni use to have her husband bang on her back as she laid on the bed. I don't mean hard but she said firmly with his hand cupped. I have used that advice several times. Sue I can imagine how scary that must have been. I remember waking up in the middle of the night gasping for breath but not from mucus. Good luck! I saw this tonight so you have been probably over it (at least I hope you are)
Have a good night!
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Jun 16, 2015 16:50:12 GMT -5
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Post by sue on Jun 16, 2015 16:50:12 GMT -5
Thank you. I'm taking mucinex now. It's always been loose but now there seems to be more of it. I don't have the oompff to clear it.
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