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How to manage mucus.on my chest specialy in the morning I do all my huff and puffing any good ideas I'd be grateful

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stone-UK

Hi

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Bella124 in reply to stone-UK

Yes I do clear my chest with breathing technique but it's the the amount on my chest. I was wondering if through things in diet I could lower the mucus.thank you for replying.

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stone-UK in reply to Bella124

Hi

Some reading material.

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Bella124 in reply to stone-UK

Hey thanks stone I'll see if I can get that from the library

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Bella124 in reply to stone-UK

Pineapple is supposed to be good

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lungnorm in reply to Bella124

Dont drink any milk unless its A2 milk. Also drink a glass of water before your huffing it helps to thin out the mucus and make it easier to get up.

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Bella124 in reply to lungnorm

Thanks Lungnorm I will try that

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Lily- in reply to Bella124

This works for me:- The first thing i consume in the mornings after a glass of water is 1/2 squeezed unwaxed lemon juice, & washed grated lemon rind, 1/2 to 1 inch of peeled ginger squeezed with a garlic press, 1/2 to 1 tblsp of cloudy Apple Cider Vinegar. To this I add 1 tblsp of local honey(this is important that it comes from your area)& 1pt to 1 litre of cooled boiled water(best warm). Wait at least 1/2 HR before eating. Avoid all white flour, dairy & sugar products. Rye bread is a very good & satisfying substitute which is sold in our favourite German supermarkets & many Polish stores. Canadian maple syrup or more honey are good sugar substitutes for sweetness as well as good dates or dried fruits as a snack & of course fresh fruit. Nut milks are a marvelous milk substitute for porridge or cereal. Eat dark green veg or watercress, celery, rocket or cucumber. (watercress soup is tasty & simple) etc daily & drink plenty of filtered water & herbal teas that you like, cinnamon is very good. Add some interest by researching herbal teas for your lungs. Best wishes to you😊

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Lily- in reply to Lily-

Vitamin D tincture daily is a good idea if you have had steroids & don't get good sunshine daily, it helps your immune system.

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Bella124 in reply to Lily-

Hi Lilly I take vitamin D in tablet form not heard that one before shall shop around for it thanks

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Bella124 in reply to Lily-

Gosh Lilly that's what I call a shopping list some i already have but that's a great help shall start trying some my worse thing is sweets and Chocolates but I don't glut out on them so I think a little of what you fancy

Thank you

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y_not

Ask your GP about Carbositeine - designed to loosen mucus. Doesn't work for everyone but worth a try

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Bella124 in reply to y_not

Yes I will thank you

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alvorite in reply to y_not

Works great for me

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msleonard

This works very well for me.

nativeremedies.com/mucus-cl...

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donut43

Hi Bella 124,

I have found that the breathing exercises are the clue to this. The box method where you breath in hold breath out hold : lying on the floor breath in to the stomach then the chest pause then breath out : the deep breath times 3 then huff times 3. Use of the aquapella and other vibratory tools also help.

Dan

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Bella124

Hello Dannatt I will try that not heard of that before thank you

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garibaldon

My Asthma Nurse prescribed Incruse Elliptus, to help help clear mucus, one inhalation per day. I used it for a couple of months. Then gave up

Has anyone else tried this medication ?

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Bella124 in reply to garibaldon

Never heard of it

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