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What Causes Acid Reflux And Excessive Mucus Production?
I cough up white mucus about 30 to 40 times a day. I do not, nor have ever smoked. I have excessive acid reflux and take prescription medication but the mucus is getting worse. It increases when I lay down or go to bed. I find it hard to catch my breath and I develop a headache. I use a CPAP machine and I find that when I am using it my headache goes away and the mucus buildup lessons. By mid afternoon I get very dizzy and even my wife can hear my labored breathing. I am male and 66 years old.
* There seems to be definite reasons as disturbances with sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation of the lungs which are controlling mucus secretions .
* Supportive evaluation of the rest symptoms, clinical signs, diagnostic bronchoscopy, study of lavage fluid with or without CT thorax is of tremendous need in the case.
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What Causes Acid Reflux And Excessive Mucus Production?
Hello, * There seems to be definite reasons as disturbances with sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation of the lungs which are controlling mucus secretions . * Supportive evaluation of the rest symptoms, clinical signs, diagnostic bronchoscopy, study of lavage fluid with or without CT thorax is of tremendous need in the case. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon