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Any Suggestion To Treat Catarrh When Suffering From Bronchiectasis In Both Lungs?

i have the flu bug but have really bad sticky greenish catarrh which sticks at the back of the throat. i suffer from bronchiectasis in both lungs and take no medication. i am 46, 5 foot 11. and weigh just under 16 stones. is there anything that will dissolve the catarrh as constant coughing causes sore abdominal muscles and sore throats.
Thu, 24 Sep 2015
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As your are diagnosed as bronchiectasis you will be required to be on medication to thin our mucous as well as a inhaled bronchodilator which will relieve your cough .
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Any Suggestion To Treat Catarrh When Suffering From Bronchiectasis In Both Lungs?

As your are diagnosed as bronchiectasis you will be required to be on medication to thin our mucous as well as a inhaled bronchodilator which will relieve your cough .