I am in my 70s I wake up coughing with mucus coming up can somebody help me

[travis183]

I am in my 70s I wake up coughing with mucus coming up can somebody help

[Watfordgirl]

Hello travis,

There are lots of people here who may be able to help you, but I don't think I can. You're coughing because there's mucous there and you're bringing it up, and if it's there that's good.

You might have one of the many bugs which seem to be having such fun out there. Really, the best thing to do is to go to your doctor who can examine you and treat you if necessary.

Let us know what happens, Sue

[travis183 in reply to Watfordgirl]

thank you for your help

[Jessy11]

Hi travis, welcome to the forum!

Have you been diagnosed with a particular lung condition?

I ask because some conditions do cause you to cough & bring up mucus but can be controlled with meds.

I'm sorry I can't help you directly as I don't suffer from this, but there will be someone along soon I'm sure, who will give you advice.

Sorry to hear you're having problems & hope you get answers soon

Take care 🌸

[travis183 in reply to Jessy11]

thank you jess11

[kernowdame]

Hi Travis! I recognise your symptoms. See your Gp and they can prescribe for this. I take carbocisteine. Cured my problem within 2 days. Also get lungs checked if you have not been diagnosed with a condition yet. Good luck!

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Hi I always cough a lot when I wake up but I put this down lying down at night. When you lie down fluid tends to build up in the lungs which is why you cough on waking up. x

[travis183]

I like to thank u all for your help