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Suggest Treatment For Mucus In Throat After Tracheostomy Removal

Hi There, My Dad had brain stroke 3 month before and he is recovering now. Recently tracheostomy has been removed as he can take breath and the hole is going to be closed but he is producing plenty of mucus and bringing up through mouth at the same time he is coughing. He is right side paralysed and can not Swallow water thin food and can speak but not clear. could you please advice for MUCUS reduction.
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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Hi ,
I have read your query.
I feel bad for your father condition .
After tracheostomy excess mucous production is common .
If I were your father treating doctor, I would advice him Nebulisation with acetylcysteine thrice daily & syrup Ambroxol for mucus thinning .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Thanks.

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Suggest Treatment For Mucus In Throat After Tracheostomy Removal

Hi , I have read your query. I feel bad for your father condition . After tracheostomy excess mucous production is common . If I were your father treating doctor, I would advice him Nebulisation with acetylcysteine thrice daily & syrup Ambroxol for mucus thinning . Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Thanks.