Acid reflux causes bronchitis attacks

Acid reflux activates my bronchitis along with mucus problems. I wish I could find a way to expel the mucus and improve my breathing.

[SusieJo1948]

Hi I don't have bronchitis but I do have emphysema. My nose drains constantly. Drains down throat I have a lot of mucus. I have days where I can't get it up and others where all I do is cough it up. I used 3 inhalers. And cough syrup with expectorant in it .it mucushelps some plus I take benydrl to dry my nose. Have you been to Dr he hasn't given you any thing. Try the Dr.I'll all ways have mucus.I habe reflux too. Which caused me to get ulcers and it's eating my esophagus I take carafate and prilesec. I hope you find out how to get rid of mucus I know how you feel. Need to talk more I'm here. Let me know what Dr says. Susiejo1948

[Hidden in reply to SusieJo1948]

Thank you for sharing what you are going through. I take mucinex tablets.. The attacks last all day. The dr. Just put me on steroids A week late. I was in the hospital and upon release ,I was to get a nebulizer and medication, unfortunately it took over seven days before I received the nebulizer and I lost what ground that I gained in the hospital. Best of luck to you.

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to Hidden]

Rampart, I hate that this happened to you. Are you still on the steroids? For how long? They make take several days before you notice some benefit.

Staying well hydrated will help soften the mucus so that it can be brought up. Also, consider using a cool mist vaporizer or a humidifier in the areas you spend the most time. This usually helps my coughs when I’ve had pneumonitis.

Let us know how it goes.

[Hidden in reply to Denzie]

Thank you for your reply. I will be on steroids for the next ten days.my doctor regrets he did not get the steroids and nebulizer when he said he would. Maybe if I received them when I should have I would not be having such a hard time. Thanks Dennie.

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to Hidden]

Sending hope that this clears up swiftly. I’ve a love/hate relationship with those steroids. Warn those around you that you are going through some changes due to meds and to not take anger or emotional outbursts personal.

[Hidden in reply to Denzie]

Thanks this is all to new to me

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Nice to hear from you. I wish you the best and just like me we must continue to receive relief and control our problems.

[FtB_Peggy]

Welcome, Rampart, so glad to have you with us. You have gotten great advice from our members. Have you had respiratory therapy or rehab? If not, you may want to ask your doctor about that too - it helps! Denzie is exactly right about the steroids, they can play havoc with your emotions, so be patient with yourself!

[Hidden in reply to FtB_Peggy]

Thanks I go to dr this afternoon. Been going to him for years. He now seems to want to refer me to a specialist for every concern.