swallowing problem and continues coughing

[sahiltaneja57]

My mother is suffering from PSP from last 4-5 yr.now she is completely on bed and swallowing and coughing is big problem make her restless.abnormal sound in chest and thick Salvia is in her mouth difficult to swallow .can any one suggest me any medicine to control her condition.

[easterncedar]

Can you get a suction machine? That can help if your mother can't swallow. If not, you may be able to clear some of the saliva with a simple kitchen baster. We have found atropine eye drops under the tongue, available by prescription here in the US, very helpful for reducing the thick saliva. It doesn't work for everyone, but it has helped my man wonderfully. I'm sorry your mother is suffering so. I hope you can find some relief for her. Warm wishes, Easterncedar

[sahiltaneja57 in reply to easterncedar]

Thanks for ur response..

[easterncedar in reply to sahiltaneja57]

I'm sorry I couldn't help more. I suppose the abnormal sound in her chest is very worrisome for you, and the only thing that I think of with that is pneumonia. Whether to seek a doctor's attention for that can be a difficult question. Best wishes, ec

[D0ttieL0ttie]

Hi.

My husband chokes on fluids and saliva.

For fluids he now has granules to thicken his drinks.

There is medication to dry up the saliva, we decided not to go with that just yest and at night time I tilt his bed up at the head end which has helped. (he has an electric bed)

Good Luck

[sahiltaneja57 in reply to D0ttieL0ttie]

Thanks for ur response

[cabbagecottage in reply to D0ttieL0ttie]

Try the Nutilis thickener it is much better easier to use

[am2015]

I completely agree with easterncedar, Atropine drops have been brilliant. We started with one drop initially which seemed to work but then had to increase to 2 drops. It is really important if you start on Atropine to maintain good oral hygiene as there is a risk of developing a fungal infection. Also make sure that your mum is hydrated because the mouth becomes very dry. My mum can no longer tell us if she is thirsty, so we ensure that we give regular liquids to her. My mum is the same stage as yours.

If your mum is coughing while eating and drinking then you should also thicken liquids and also remove high risk foods from her diet.

Are you in the UK? It is worthwhile getting your mum referred to a SALT, who will be able to advise you.

[sahiltaneja57 in reply to am2015]

Thanks for ur response... no i m not from uk i m from india