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I Cough Up Clear Sticky Mucous Which Causes Difficulty To Breath. What Treatment Should I Do?
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Before answering your question I need certain informations from you so that I am in a better position to reply.
Since when you are having this problem?
Do you smoke?
Do you take excessive tea or alcohol?
Do you feel any constant trickling of mucus in your throat called as post nasal drip?
Is your nose blocked?
Is your problem of excessive mucus production seasonal?
Do you feel any heartburn or any reflux of acid in your throat?
Are you taking any medications and if yes,then what are they?
Have you consulted any doctor for this complaint?
Why were CT and MRI done and of which part?
Do you feel breathlessness?
Is your problem more in night?
Waiting for your reply
Thanks
Thanks for the query.
Before answering your question I need certain informations from you so that I am in a better position to reply.
Since when you are having this problem?
Do you smoke?
Do you take excessive tea or alcohol?
Do you feel any constant trickling of mucus in your throat called as post nasal drip?
Is your nose blocked?
Is your problem of excessive mucus production seasonal?
Do you feel any heartburn or any reflux of acid in your throat?
Are you taking any medications and if yes,then what are they?
Have you consulted any doctor for this complaint?
Why were CT and MRI done and of which part?
Do you feel breathlessness?
Is your problem more in night?
Waiting for your reply
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
1. since feb. 2012
2. yes 15 a day
3.no alcohol
4.no post natal drip
5.no blockage
6.not seasonal
7.yes have reflux
8.medication omeprazole
9. yes ent southport hospital
10.throat and upper torso
11.only when attack occurs
12. no
2. yes 15 a day
3.no alcohol
4.no post natal drip
5.no blockage
6.not seasonal
7.yes have reflux
8.medication omeprazole
9. yes ent southport hospital
10.throat and upper torso
11.only when attack occurs
12. no
Hello
There are two important issues with you which are contributing to your problem of sticky mucus which you are not able to clear.
1.. Your smoking seems to be the main culprit.Chronic smoking results in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease( COPD ) which results in chronic bronchitis and emphysema.This results in weakening of lung tissues causing loss of lung functions and inability to clear your mucus effectively.
2...presence of acid reflux.
You have to stop smoking to control your cough and phlegm.
Avoid cold drinks
Take care of your hydration and take more of hot liquids.
Take regular steam inhalation
Keep your head elevated while sleeping in night
Sleep after three hours of your dinner.
Get pneumonia vaccine.
I hope to have answered your query however you may revert to me for any additional concern.
Best of luck
Thanks
There are two important issues with you which are contributing to your problem of sticky mucus which you are not able to clear.
1.. Your smoking seems to be the main culprit.Chronic smoking results in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease( COPD ) which results in chronic bronchitis and emphysema.This results in weakening of lung tissues causing loss of lung functions and inability to clear your mucus effectively.
2...presence of acid reflux.
You have to stop smoking to control your cough and phlegm.
Avoid cold drinks
Take care of your hydration and take more of hot liquids.
Take regular steam inhalation
Keep your head elevated while sleeping in night
Sleep after three hours of your dinner.
Get pneumonia vaccine.
I hope to have answered your query however you may revert to me for any additional concern.
Best of luck
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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